Crackdown on sexual harassment: Is the nation overreacting to the problem?

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The multimillion-dollar awards made by juries in sexual harassment cases suggest people are overreacting to the problem and lawyers are taking advantage of profitable companies. A Wal-Mart worker won a $50 million award because she was subjected to crude sexual jokes. Sexual harassment claims have increased since 1991 when Anita Hill accused Clarence Thomas of improper sexual behavior. According to women's rights activists, problems persist, especially retaliation against women who report sexual harassment.

Social aspects, Cases, Women, Employment, Work environment, Sexual harassment, Sex roles, Sex role in the work environment

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Focus on relationships

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The violence prevention programs of most schools focus on enabling students to resolve conflicts in a peaceful manner. For example, the DuVal High School in Prince George County, Maryland, trains selected students on conflict mediation techniques. The trained student mediators are called in by teachers everytime there are conflicting parties that have to reconciled. On the other hand, the Ensley High School in Birmingham, AL, provides students with counseling classes on anger and stress management.

Psychological aspects, Services, Prevention, High school students, High schools, School violence

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New focus on women

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Women are becoming the fastest-growing group contracting HIV as their number with HIV has risen in every party of world. A United Nations report released in November 2004 revealed that women contribute 60 percent of the infected people in Africa that is the most affected continent.

Africa, Risk factors, Development and progression, HIV infection, HIV infections, Women's health

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