Beware the Masher

Sexual Harassment in American Public Places, 1880-1930

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• Kerry Segrave

Parameter

• 240 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Karten & Reisen
• Weltgeschichte

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Focusing on the period from 1880 to 1930, this book explores the history of sexual harassment in public spaces, detailing how the term "mashing" emerged in response to the women's movement. It highlights the societal changes as women sought increased freedom and independence, leading to the rise of the "masher" as a common term for harassers. The narrative sheds light on the dynamics of gender and power during this transformative era in American society.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2014
• Einband: Paperback