Before #MeToo: The History of the 9to5 Job Survival Hotline

Dr. Emily Twarog enlightens us about the “9to5 Job Survival Hotline,” an early effort to combat sexual harassment in the workplace. We bust the myth that women were passive in their reactions to workplace abuse, and show how sophisticated organizations, like 9to5, had a huge impact on American culture. Episode 440.

Links:

9to5: Winning Justice for Working Women! https://9to5.org/

Buzzkill Bookshelf:

Ellen Bravo and Ellen Cassedy, The Updated and Expanded 9to5 Guide to Combating Sexual Harassment: Candid Advice from 9to5, the National Association of Working Women

Ellen Bravo and Ellen Cassedy, The Updated and Expanded 9to5 Guide to Combating Sexual Harassment: Candid Advice from 9to5, the National Association of Working Women

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