Josey Amines Case Study

In a period in our history, where the blue collared jobs were prominently dominated by men, women were often sexually harassed in the work place. Josey Amines and her female colleagues were no exception. At the mine, and even her home, Josey endured harassment from her male co-workers, mangers, and her father. Trying to desperately escape her continued abuse from her husband, Josey is emotionally abused at home and her work place as well.
After her failed attempts at seeking justice for the women, Josey is persistent to finding a way to “belong” in the mine. Unlike her community, Josey firmly believe she equally deserves to work in the mine. Rightfully, sexuality should not determine which jobs or positions a person must hold. For Josey, even