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Sexual harassment in universities during the 1980s

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This review examines research studies since 1980 that investigate instructor-student sexual harassment in university settings. Implications are discussed.

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    Linda J. Rubin & Sherry B. Borgers

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Rubin, L.J., Borgers, S.B. Sexual harassment in universities during the 1980s. Sex Roles 23, 397–411 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00289228

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