Includes bibliographical references (p. 209-223) and index.
Contents
Trends in workplace discrimination against women -- Sex discrimination in today's workplace -- Enactment of the federal anti-discrimination laws -- Sex discrimination after the enactment of Title VII -- Common forms of sex discrimination -- Discrimination against older women -- Discrimination against women of color -- Discrimination against women in the professions -- Discrimination against pregnant women -- Discrimination against women with children -- Sex discrimination at various stages of the employment relationship -- Increased incidence of sexual harassment in the workplace -- Hostile-environment sexual harassment -- Other forms of sexual harassment -- Employer liability for sexual harassment -- Employer retaliation against workers -- Proving sex discrimination in court -- Compensatory and punitive damages -- Back pay, front pay, and other remedies -- Conclusion.
