Sexual Harassment in the UK Parliament: Lessons from the #MeToo Era

The book explores the prevalence of sexual harassment in the UK Parliament and the efforts made to address it, highlighting the political culture that enables such behavior and the intersectional feminist perspective that reveals multiple systems of gendered oppression. It also compares Britain's experience to the global #MeToo movement and Hollywood's Weinstein sex scandal and identifies challenges such as the gender power gap, misuse of non-disclosure agreements, and misogynistic organizational cultures.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 11 February 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the pervasive issue of sexual harassment in the UK Parliament and the ongoing efforts to combat it. Through extensive research, the volumes shed light on a political culture that fosters a climate of sexual misconduct. Moreover, its intersectional feminist approach underscores the interconnectedness of multiple systems of gendered oppression, perpetuating inequality. The book compares Britain's experience to the global #MeToo movement and the Hollywood's Weinstein sex scandal, highlighting the need for change. It identifies key strategies for redressing the current status quo and outlines the challenges that lie ahead, such as the gender power gap, the misuse of non-disclosure agreements to silence victims, and the prevalence of misogynistic organizational cultures. By examining these issues in depth, the book offers valuable insights into the ongoing fight for gender equality in the workplace and beyond.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030871420
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022