The Herman Cain Harassment Hit

Submitted by anthony on Mon, 2011-10-31 16:45

Article here. Excerpt:

'Sexual harassment returns, and now it’s all about vague gestures.
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This weekend, the Politico website devoted four reporters to bringing us the horrifying tale of two anonymous women who claim Herman Cain made vaguely inappropriate gestures at them ten years ago, when he was head of the National Restaurant Association:

On the details of Cain’s allegedly inappropriate behavior with the two women, POLITICO has a half-dozen sources shedding light on different aspects of the complaints.

The sources — which include the recollections of close associates and other documentation — describe episodes that left the women upset and offended. These incidents include conversations allegedly filled with innuendo or personal questions of a sexually suggestive nature, taking place at hotels during conferences, at other officially sanctioned restaurant association events and at the association’s offices. There were also descriptions of physical gestures that were not overtly sexual but that made women who experienced or witnessed them uncomfortable and that they regarded as improper in a professional relationship.

(Emphasis mine.) Not only has “sexual harassment” returned with a vengeance, but now it doesn’t even have to be “overtly sexual.”

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Its been reported Herman Cain made physical gestures that were not overtly sexual, but made the women feel 'uncomfortable'.

This is the most ambiguous thing I've ever heard of. It seems the definition of sexual harassment has expanded to anything that makes a woman feel uncomfortable. What makes one woman uncomfortable doesn't necessarily reflect the views of other women. Its based on individual interpretation. The only way a man can determine whats appropriate is to become a mind reader or some kind of clairvoyant.

Just because there was a payout doesn't mean he's guilty. Many organizations will offer payouts to women in order to avoid the expense of litigation and negative publicity.

There are some work place situations where it might be advantageous for women to develop a thicker skin. It might help them get promoted to executive positions. Corporate CEOs don't act like victims.

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Submitted by anthony on Tue, 2011-11-01 22:46