Sex Discrimination in the Workplace
Multidisciplinary Perspectives
Sex Discrimination in the Workplace is an interdisciplinary volume
that examines the various approaches to the study of sex
discrimination and explores solutions and interventions. With
riveting first-hand accounts from plaintiffs, lawyers and expert
witnesses who have mounted battles against discriminatory
employers, it is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to gain
a better understanding of precisely what sex discrimination is and
what can be done to combat it.
* * Examines sex discrimination through the eyes of law, economics,
sociology, and psychology, providing expert descriptions of the
fundamental research related to sex discrimination and their
field
* Contains first hand accounts of sex discrimination cases, many
of which relate to landmark contemporary incidents
* Concludes with solutions to the problems of discrimination from
individual, organizational, and societal perspectives
* Written in clear, engaging prose with contributions from
eminent scholars
Notes on Contributors.
Preface.
Part I: What Employers and Employees Should Know about Sex
Discrimination:.
1. Introduction: Understanding Sex Discrimination: Faye J.
Crosby (University of California, Santa Cruz) and Margaret S.
Stockdale (Southern Illinois University Carbondale).
2. Avoiding Sex Discrimination Litigation and Defending Sex
Discrimination Suits: Jonathan D. Wetchler (Wolf, Block, Schorr and
Solis-Cohen).
3. When an Individual Finds Herself to be the Victim of Sex
Discrimination: Theresa M. Beiner (William H. Bowen School of Law)
and Maureen O'Connor (John Jay College of Criminal
Justice).
Part II: From the Trenches: Individual Narratives from
Plaintiffs, Attorneys, and Expert Witnesses:.
4. Opposing Views, Strongly Held: Ann Branigar Hopkins (Price
Waterhouse).
5. Gender Equity at Stanford University: A Story Behind the
Statistics: Colleen E. Crangle.
6. How Did a Nice Girl Like You...?: Ellen Kimmel
(University of South Florida).
7. A Gender Discrimination Class Action from the Point of View
of Plaintiffs' Lawyers: Donna M. Ryu (Hastings College of the
Law) and Jocelyn D. Larkin (The Impact Fund).
8. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the U.S.
Department of Justice, and the Gender Integration of Physically
Demanding Positions: Richard S. Ugelow (American University).
9. Reflections on Being an Expert Witness in Class Action Sex
Discrimination Litigation: Eugene Borgida (University of Minnesota)
and Anita Kim (University of Minnesota).
10. My Experience as an Expert Witness in Sex Discrimination and
Sexual Harassment Litigation: Barbara A. Gutek (University of
Arizona).
11. Sex Discrimination in the Workplace: Lessons from Two
High-Profile Cases: Wayne F. Cascio (University of Colorado at
Denver).
Part III: Disciplinary Perspectives:.
12. Sex Discrimination: The Psychological Approach: Peter Glick
(Lawrence University) and Susan T. Fiske (Princeton
University).
13. Sociological Approaches to Sex Discrimination in Employment:
Cecilia L. Ridgeway (Stanford University) and Paula England
(Stanford University).
14. Discrimination through the Economist's Eye: Barbara R.
Bergmann (University of Maryland, American University).
15. Legal Perspectives on Employment Discrimination: Deborah L.
Rhode (Stanford University) and Joan C. Williams (Hastings College
of the Law).
Part IV: Potential Solutions to the Problems of Sex
Discrimination in Employment:.
16. A Critical Look at Organizational Responses to and Remedies
for Sex Discrimination: Susan Bisom-Rapp (Thomas Jefferson School
of Law), Margaret S. Stockdale (Southern Illinois University
Carbondale), and Faye J. Crosby (University of California, Santa
Cruz).
17. The Watched Variable Improves: On Eliminating Sex
Discrimination in Employment: Linda Hamilton Krieger (University of
California, Berkeley).
References.
Index
Preface.
Part I: What Employers and Employees Should Know about Sex
Discrimination:.
1. Introduction: Understanding Sex Discrimination: Faye J.
Crosby (University of California, Santa Cruz) and Margaret S.
Stockdale (Southern Illinois University Carbondale).
2. Avoiding Sex Discrimination Litigation and Defending Sex
Discrimination Suits: Jonathan D. Wetchler (Wolf, Block, Schorr and
Solis-Cohen).
3. When an Individual Finds Herself to be the Victim of Sex
Discrimination: Theresa M. Beiner (William H. Bowen School of Law)
and Maureen O'Connor (John Jay College of Criminal
Justice).
Part II: From the Trenches: Individual Narratives from
Plaintiffs, Attorneys, and Expert Witnesses:.
4. Opposing Views, Strongly Held: Ann Branigar Hopkins (Price
Waterhouse).
5. Gender Equity at Stanford University: A Story Behind the
Statistics: Colleen E. Crangle.
6. How Did a Nice Girl Like You...?: Ellen Kimmel
(University of South Florida).
7. A Gender Discrimination Class Action from the Point of View
of Plaintiffs' Lawyers: Donna M. Ryu (Hastings College of the
Law) and Jocelyn D. Larkin (The Impact Fund).
8. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the U.S.
Department of Justice, and the Gender Integration of Physically
Demanding Positions: Richard S. Ugelow (American University).
9. Reflections on Being an Expert Witness in Class Action Sex
Discrimination Litigation: Eugene Borgida (University of Minnesota)
and Anita Kim (University of Minnesota).
10. My Experience as an Expert Witness in Sex Discrimination and
Sexual Harassment Litigation: Barbara A. Gutek (University of
Arizona).
11. Sex Discrimination in the Workplace: Lessons from Two
High-Profile Cases: Wayne F. Cascio (University of Colorado at
Denver).
Part III: Disciplinary Perspectives:.
12. Sex Discrimination: The Psychological Approach: Peter Glick
(Lawrence University) and Susan T. Fiske (Princeton
University).
13. Sociological Approaches to Sex Discrimination in Employment:
Cecilia L. Ridgeway (Stanford University) and Paula England
(Stanford University).
14. Discrimination through the Economist's Eye: Barbara R.
Bergmann (University of Maryland, American University).
15. Legal Perspectives on Employment Discrimination: Deborah L.
Rhode (Stanford University) and Joan C. Williams (Hastings College
of the Law).
Part IV: Potential Solutions to the Problems of Sex
Discrimination in Employment:.
16. A Critical Look at Organizational Responses to and Remedies
for Sex Discrimination: Susan Bisom-Rapp (Thomas Jefferson School
of Law), Margaret S. Stockdale (Southern Illinois University
Carbondale), and Faye J. Crosby (University of California, Santa
Cruz).
17. The Watched Variable Improves: On Eliminating Sex
Discrimination in Employment: Linda Hamilton Krieger (University of
California, Berkeley).
References.
Index
"Well structured, well written and enlightening ... A great
source of academic knowledge in the field by distinguished US
researchers."
Times Higher Education Supplement
"Essential reading for anyone seeking a deep
understanding, in an accessible style, of the causes - and
methods of preventing - sex discrimination in the workplace.
Students and scholars alike will both enjoy and benefit from
reading this book."
Nyla R. Branscombe, University of Kansas
"This is the most comprehensive treatment of sex
discrimination ever published. A landmark book on a topic of vast
importance."
Linda K. Stroh, Loyola University Chicago
"Sex Discrimination in the Work Place is an important
book and an excellent resource that should be in every library. The
editors not only did a great job of identifying and recruiting a
truly distinguished list of contributors, they also effectively
edited. Despite the differences in contributor orientations and
disciplines and the potential complexities of the material, the
chapters are uniformly well written--clear, accessible and
informative throughout." Springer Science
"Crosby, Stockdale, and Ropp have compiled a
comprehensive, practical, and research-based book. Its strength is
the format."
Choice Magazine
"Readers ... will gain a great deal of insight into
the problem from some of the top academics and practitioners
working in this arena." PsycCritiques (APA)
source of academic knowledge in the field by distinguished US
researchers."
Times Higher Education Supplement
"Essential reading for anyone seeking a deep
understanding, in an accessible style, of the causes - and
methods of preventing - sex discrimination in the workplace.
Students and scholars alike will both enjoy and benefit from
reading this book."
Nyla R. Branscombe, University of Kansas
"This is the most comprehensive treatment of sex
discrimination ever published. A landmark book on a topic of vast
importance."
Linda K. Stroh, Loyola University Chicago
"Sex Discrimination in the Work Place is an important
book and an excellent resource that should be in every library. The
editors not only did a great job of identifying and recruiting a
truly distinguished list of contributors, they also effectively
edited. Despite the differences in contributor orientations and
disciplines and the potential complexities of the material, the
chapters are uniformly well written--clear, accessible and
informative throughout." Springer Science
"Crosby, Stockdale, and Ropp have compiled a
comprehensive, practical, and research-based book. Its strength is
the format."
Choice Magazine
"Readers ... will gain a great deal of insight into
the problem from some of the top academics and practitioners
working in this arena." PsycCritiques (APA)
Faye J. Crosby is Professor of Psychology at the University
of California, Santa Cruz and an expert on affirmative action. She
has authored, co-authored, edited, or co-edited 14 volumes and over
150 articles and chapters in scholarly books. Her most recent books
include Affirmative Action Is Dead: Long Live Affirmative
Action (2004) and The Psychology and Management of Workplace
Diversity (edited with Margaret S. Stockdale, Blackwell,
2004).
Margaret S. Stockdale is Professor of Psychology and
Director of the Applied Psychology Program at Southern Illinois
University at Carbondale. Her publications include Sexual
Harassment in the Workplace (edited, 1996) and Women and Men
in Organizations: Sex and Gender Issues in the Workplace (with
Jeanette N. Cleveland and Kevin R. Murphy, 2000).
S. Ann Ropp is Assistant Professor of Psychology and
Coordinator of the Women's and Gender Studies Program at the
University of Alaska Southeast. Her research examines women's
reactions to sex discrimination and how these reactions may be
influenced by women's interpersonal relationships with
men.
of California, Santa Cruz and an expert on affirmative action. She
has authored, co-authored, edited, or co-edited 14 volumes and over
150 articles and chapters in scholarly books. Her most recent books
include Affirmative Action Is Dead: Long Live Affirmative
Action (2004) and The Psychology and Management of Workplace
Diversity (edited with Margaret S. Stockdale, Blackwell,
2004).
Margaret S. Stockdale is Professor of Psychology and
Director of the Applied Psychology Program at Southern Illinois
University at Carbondale. Her publications include Sexual
Harassment in the Workplace (edited, 1996) and Women and Men
in Organizations: Sex and Gender Issues in the Workplace (with
Jeanette N. Cleveland and Kevin R. Murphy, 2000).
S. Ann Ropp is Assistant Professor of Psychology and
Coordinator of the Women's and Gender Studies Program at the
University of Alaska Southeast. Her research examines women's
reactions to sex discrimination and how these reactions may be
influenced by women's interpersonal relationships with
men.
