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From Anita Hill to Christine Blasey Ford: a reflection on lessons learned

Sarah E. Heck (Department of Geography and Urban Studies, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

ISSN: 2040-7149

Article publication date: 16 August 2019

Issue publication date: 8 January 2020

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to offer a critical reflection on congressional testimony in the #MeToo era from the standpoint of a millennial graduate student.

Design/methodology/approach

This essay is based on observational data from a roundtable discussion between Anita Hill and Kimberlé Crenshaw moderated by Dr Dorothy Roberts and connects to themes in research on sex-based harassment.

Findings

The findings of this essay suggest there is still much work to be done in operationalizing intersectionally in the #Metoo era.

Originality/value

The thoughts and opinions expressed in this essay are the author’s own.

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Citation

Heck, S.E. (2020), "From Anita Hill to Christine Blasey Ford: a reflection on lessons learned", Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Vol. 39 No. 1, pp. 101-108. https://doi.org/10.1108/EDI-04-2019-0136

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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