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An overview of the literature on antecedents, perceptions and behavioural consequences of sexual harassment

Afroditi Pina Keynes College, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Theresa A. Gannon Keynes College, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent, UK
Pages 209-232 | Received 20 Nov 2009, Accepted 11 Jun 2010, Published online: 21 Sep 2010

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