The most popular programs for the Sexual Harassment Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=432 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 25 May 2013 21:41:04 GMT Republican 2012 presidential candidate Herman Cain spoke with reporters in response to sexual harassment accusations against him made by several women. He denied all charges against him. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302583-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302583-1 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Brock talked about the research behind his book, [The Real Anita Hill: The Untold Story]. He talked about the credibility of Clarence Thomas's testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee and the lack of credibility in Anita Hill's testimony. The author claimed that Hill's testimony was "shot through with false, incorrect, and misleading statements so much so that ... it is very difficult to believe that what she said about Clarence Thomas is also true." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/43009-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/43009-1 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Fouzia Saeed talked about her book, [Working with Sharks: A Pakistani Woman's Story of Sexual Harassment in the United Nations - From Personal Grievance to Public Law], in which she chronicles her experiences working for the United Nations on women's rights issues in Pakistan, while at the same time being sexually harassed by her UN Development Programme bosses. Ms. Saeed spoke at an event hosted by the Woman's National Democratic Club in Washington, DC. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311796-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311796-1 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair General Martin Dempsey spoke to reporters and answered questions on a number of topics. Among the topics they addressed were sexual assault in the military, detainee treatment at Guantanamo Bay, and U.S. responses to the Syrian civil war. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312796-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312796-1 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on a question related to sexual harassment in the workplace: "Have improvements been made in addressing sexual harassment claims?" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302568-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302568-2 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Gloria Steinem talked about the topic, "The Progression of Feminism: Where Are We Going?" Topics included individual rights, human experiences, masculine and feminine qualities, sexual harassment, sex trafficking, race and gender equality, and abortion. After her presentation she responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197336-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197336-1 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Felsenthal talked about sexual harassment cases before the Supreme Court this year, especially [Oncale v. Sundowner] , which involved same sex harassment. He also took audience calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/96079-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/96079-1 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters in the Cabinet Room about the problem of sexual assault in the military. He characterized cases of sexual assault in the military, or by military personnel, "shameful and disgraceful" acts that undermined morale and cohesion among service members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312788-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312788-3 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Susan Faludi, Pulitzer prize-winning author of a book on the backlash against feminism in the media and society in the 1990's, and Molly Ivins, political commentator and author, interviewed each other in an event sponsored by [Mother Jones] magazine in San Francisco, California. Issues brought up in the discussion included the course of feminism in the 1990's and sexual harrassment in the workplace. Following their conversation, both women responded to written questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26024-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26024-1 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Members of the [Boston Globe] Spotlight team discussed their Pulitzer Prize-winning reporting on the sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic Church. They have compiled their articles and reports into a book, [Betrayal: The Crisis in the Catholic Church], published by Back Bay Books. Following their presentation, the panelists answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178837-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178837-1 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT The guests took questions from young people concerning sexual harassment in schools. They spoke about the effects thisharassment has on young people, especially women. Ms. Simmons spoke about the administration's new policy toward Haiti including the president's decision to have Haitian immigrants meton their ships or a neutral country as opposed to back in Haiti. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56670-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56670-1 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Members of the New York State Assembly gathered to listen to a series of lectures on preventing sexual harassment in the workplace. Counselors spoke on issues relating to sexual harassment, including proper conduct in business affairs and handling sexual harassment grievances. Tablets of notes were used to illustrate the lectures. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/36432-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/36432-1 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT The subcommittee heard testimony on sexual harassment against women employed in traditionally male occupations. Witnesses included victims of sexual harassment, who discussed the circumstances of their harassment, and members of Congress who discussed legislative and judicial options to deal with the issue of sexual harassment. Issues brought up in the hearing included the "Tailhook incident," in which male officers in the Navy allegedly manhandled female officers during a Naval convention. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26770-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26770-1 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Conley received national attention last summer when she resigned from her position as professor of neurosurgery at Stanford University. At the time Dr. Conley said she was tired of what she described as the Medical School's sexist environment. She withdrew her resignation in September and has since written about her experiences and spoken out about the issue of sexual harassment. Dr. Conley spoke on the incidence of sexual harassment in the medical community. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23807-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23807-1 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Several policy analysts and persons who have filed complaints of sexual harassment against their employers spoke in a forum on the issue of sexual harassment in the workplace. Issues covered in the forum included how to best handle sexual harassment grievances in the workplace and procedures for avoiding sexual harassment complaints. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/36854-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/36854-1 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT The results from the [2007 Sexual Assault in the Military] report and the report on the 2006 Workplace and Gender Relations Survey of Active Duty Members were discussed. Trends in the data were highlighted. They also discussed improvements in survey methodology, data collecting methods and reporting procedures. Following their presentation they answered questions from members of the press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204433-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204433-1 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Participants discussed their effort to stop sexual harassment in the U.S. Capitol. Following opening statements from legislators, they took questions from the press on the effort to encourage members of the House and Senate to sign the pledge to eliminate sexual harassment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51638-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51638-1 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Chernau answered questions on the [Harris v. Forklift Systems] case and will be defending Forklift Systems. Mr. Venick answered questions on the significance of the case and the future of sexual harassment cases. Ms. Lenhoff and Ms. Greenberger both made statements that women's rights would suffer a setback if the Supreme Court were to decide in favor of the employer. This is the first sexual harassment case to appear before the Court in seven years. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51543-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51543-1 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Hill, who was taking a sabbatical to talk about the issue of sexual harassment to groups around the country, was the keynote speaker at the sixth annual conference of the National Black Women's Health Project. The law professor, who testified in the Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas on sexual harassment that allegedly occurred when Ms. Hill worked for Judge Thomas, addressed the conference on "Lessons Learned from Speaking Truth to Power." The speech centered on the process through which sexual harassment issues may eventually be addressed by those in power. Prior to Ms. Hill's keynote speech, several speakers lauded the goals and accomplishments of the National Black Women's Health Project, and meeting attendees united to sing an anthem for their cause. Following the keynote address, several awards were given to black women of accomplishment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26832-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26832-1 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Paula Jones' attorneys spoke with reporters following the filing of a suit asking for damages in excess of $700,000 charging former Governor Clinton with sexual harrassment. The suit is in response to remarks by members of the administration calling the claims "pathetic" and "untrue." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56601-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56601-1 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT High school students discussed sexual harassment in schools. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51966-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51966-1 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Academics and journalists argued the U.S. Supreme Court case of [Harris v. Forklift Systems] in a moot court setting. Their decision was to overturn the lower court's ruling and to state that sexual discrimination did indeed occur. This is the first sexual harassment case to appear before the Supreme Court in seven years. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51544-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51544-1 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Members of the Congressional Black Caucus briefed reporters on the U.S. Army investigation into sexual misconduct between drill sergeants and enlisted women in Aberdeen, MD. They stated that recent statements by some of the female alleged victims that they were coerced into accusing African-American drill sergeants of raping them creates doubts about the objectivity of the investigation. They also announced that they sent letters to the House National Security Committee and the Senate Armed Services Committee to create a new body to continue the investigation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79635-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79635-1 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Carelli talked about this case for which the Supreme Court will hear arguments later in the day. He outlined the facts of the case and how it will impact sexual harassment suits in the United States. Mr. Carelli also took audience calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/103778-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/103778-1 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Former Rep. Fowler talked about the Air Force Academy Sexual Misconduct Review Panel's final report on its investigation into sexual misconduct allegations at the Air Force Academy. The report, released the previous day, contained 21 recommendations designed to combat sexual misconduct at the academy. Former Rep. Fowler responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178311-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178311-4 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Rep. Morella, member of the House Post Office and Civil Service Committee, discussed legislation she has introduced in the House of Representatives to address issues of pay inequity, sexual harassment, and advancement that women face in the workplace. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26924-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26924-1 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT A survey of Senator Packwood's week in Oregon included a news conference in Medford, Oregon, an interview with a correspondent from [The Oregonian] newspaper, a television interview from a Portland, Oregon, television station, the station's Friday evening newscast, and another television interview on a Sunday morning public affairs program. The topic of all the events was Senator Packwood's handling of sexual harassment charges made against him by former staffers, who claimed he harassed them earlier in his career. Senator Packwood has refused to resign because of the harassment charges despite protests from portions of his own constituency that he do so. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37594-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37594-1 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Hill spoke about a variety of African-American issues, including affirmative action and sexual harassment at the closing plenary session of the National Bar Association's 70th annual convention. The theme this year was Empowerment: Justice for Our Time. The organization represents over 17,000 lawyers, judges, law students and legal professionals. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66506-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66506-1 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Cahn discussed the federal statutes on sexual harassment and cases she has tried in court. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/21962-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/21962-1 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8908-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8908-1 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Rep. Oakar discussed the confirmation of Judge Thomas to the U.S. Supreme Court and the issue of sexual harassment which surfaced this week. She is opposed to the confirmation. Rep. Oakar is a member of the Congressional Caucus on Women's Issues which introduced legislation this week called the Economic Equity Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/21961-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/21961-1 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT