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Sexual harassment and racial harassment present significant problems for women in the U.S. Nevertheless, these two forms of interpersonal mistreatment have rarely been jointly examined. This dissertation simultaneously investigates women's exposure to harassment based on gender …

There is a growing perception among African Americans that Black public officials arebeing singled out for harassment. Black public servants have faced overwhelming challenges with harassment, surveillance and corruption over the years, as evidenced by the disproportionate rate …

The aim of this qualitative study was to scrutinize and explore the social challenges faced by newly arrived South Asian immigrants in their early transitioning period in the United States. This research study examined the factors that impede or facilitate the social process of …

Women are not given equal opportunity for success in the hard sciences, despite their achievement in integrating into the field. Success in science is related to publications and grant awards, which are easier to attain in leadership positions or with the help of mentors. While …

Transgender individuals are those who perceive a disconnect between their sex assigned at birth and their gender identity. National surveys indicate that transgender students consider their school environments to be hostile. Because they experience victimization from both peers …