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Sexual Misconduct at Work, Again

202313 minPG-13explainer

The #MeToo movement highlights the ongoing issue of sexual harassment in the workplace, revealing a complex history that spans several decades.

Gender Equality Labor Civil Rights

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Sexual Misconduct at Work, Again

2023• 13 minPG-13

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The #MeToo movement highlights the ongoing issue of sexual harassment in the workplace, revealing a complex history that spans several decades.

Synopsis

The #MeToo movement is shedding renewed light on sexual harassment at work, a fight with a decades-long history. This story is an excerpt from a new broadcast show with PBS.

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