Beware The Masher: Sexual Harassment In American Public Places, 1880-1930

Synopsis

Examines The History Of Sexual Harassment In America's Public Places (public Transit Vehicles, On Streets) 1880-1930, As Response To The Women's Movement As Females In America Increased Their Efforts To Gain More Freedom Of Movement And Greater Independence Beginning Around 1880. Such Behavior Was Referred To As Mashing With The Harasser Commonly Being Called A Masher-- Preface -- Introduction -- Rules Of Conduct -- Description And Extent -- Editorials And Opinions -- Blame The Victim -- Women Respond With Words And Guile -- Women Respond Physically -- Women Respond With Weapons -- Women Respond Through A Protector -- Bystanders Respond -- Laws -- Courts, Actions And Reactions -- Remedies -- Crusades -- The Police, Actions And Reactions -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index. Kerry Segrave. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.