Along the Spectrum of Women’s Rights Advocacy: A Cross-Cultural Comparison of Sexual Harassment Law in the United States and India
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This Comment compares the development of sexual harassment law in the United States and India. It strives to contribute to this global feminist debate by highlighting the successes and failures of each country’s respective anti-harassment protections. It also compares the United States’ and India’s legal approaches to the problem of workplace sexual harassment. The Comment also discusses the successes and failures of the U.S. and Indian protections in a manner that attempts to minimize the problems present in cross-cultural studies.
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