Towards a history of sexual harassment in the workplace, Mexico city (1920-1950)

In response to the phenomenon of sexual harassment, feminists have taken to the streets, painted statues and public walls, and organized for change. This essay responds to the calls of Mexican feminist scholars for an approach to sexual harassment that takes into consideration the specificities of M...

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Main Author: Susie S. Porter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: El Colegio Mexiquense, A.C. 2022-01-01
Series:Korpus 21
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Online Access:http://korpus21.cmq.edu.mx/index.php/ohtli/article/view/72
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Summary:In response to the phenomenon of sexual harassment, feminists have taken to the streets, painted statues and public walls, and organized for change. This essay responds to the calls of Mexican feminist scholars for an approach to sexual harassment that takes into consideration the specificities of Mexican realities. The essay examines the conditions that shaped sexual harassment in the 1920s in Mexico City, taking into account the participation of women in the workforce, the cultural representation of working women, and legal, institutional, and cultural spaces that shaped the space within which women could speak out against sexual harassment.
ISSN:2683-2674
2683-2682