Historical context: During the 1970s, African-American women were always seen as less than people and never really taken seriously. Many believe that African American women did not belong in the work field. Yet,they were the ones suffering sexual harassment the most in the workplace.
In Rory Dicker's book A History of U.S Feminism, she describes the famous sexual harassment court case between Anita Hill v. Thomas Clarence. Anita Hill was an African American woman, who worked in the education department. Hill described that Thomas would barrage her with a discussion of sex,Thomas would deny her statements.(Dicker page
In Rory Dicker's book A History of U.S Feminism, she describes the famous sexual harassment court case between Anita Hill v. Thomas Clarence. Anita Hill was an African American woman, who worked in the education department. Hill described that Thomas would barrage her with a discussion of sex,Thomas would deny her statements.(Dicker page