Chapter
The Sexual Harassment of John Dewey
45:11 - 50:20 (05:09)
The impact of John Dewey's sexual harassment on female professionals, such as Adelaide Haas, is still evident in the way libraries function today. Despite the level of detail we have of Dewey's predatory behavior towards women, it also highlights the lack of power and retaliation women had during that time.
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A review of the loud and proud sexist attitudes that were once common in the workplace in America, and the callous justification for paying women less than men for the same work.
45:11 - 46:11 (01:00)
Summary
A review of the loud and proud sexist attitudes that were once common in the workplace in America, and the callous justification for paying women less than men for the same work.
ChapterThe Sexual Harassment of John Dewey
EpisodeThe Man Who Pioneered Libraries and Sexual Harassment
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The detailed accounts of a man sexually harassing women during a time when they could not retaliate suggests a strategic approach to choosing victims who were lower in position within the organization they worked in, making it more predatory.
46:11 - 49:06 (02:55)
Summary
The detailed accounts of a man sexually harassing women during a time when they could not retaliate suggests a strategic approach to choosing victims who were lower in position within the organization they worked in, making it more predatory.
ChapterThe Sexual Harassment of John Dewey
EpisodeThe Man Who Pioneered Libraries and Sexual Harassment
PodcastBehind the Bastards
In 1905, Melville Dewey was accused of sexually harassing four female ALA members during a cruise.
49:06 - 50:20 (01:13)
Summary
In 1905, Melville Dewey was accused of sexually harassing four female ALA members during a cruise. The impact of his behavior is illustrated by the story of Adelaide Haas, who later became a leading figure in the library industry.