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Debugging conference anti-harassment policies

Debugging conference anti-harassment policies

Posted Feb 8, 2011 0:35 UTC (Tue) by BrucePerens (guest, #2510)
In reply to: Debugging conference anti-harassment policies by BrucePerens
Parent article: Debugging conference anti-harassment policies

I should have added to this one problem I've already discussed. Don't present people as sexual objects. Specifically, don't use images or live persons meant to direct attention mainly through sexual attraction, because 1) that deprives a person or class of people (often women) of their right to be treated as human beings and 2) the recipients of such messages (often men) are manipulated sexually for business purposes, which is molestation, thus violence. This deals with the T&A graphic and "booth babe" issue without imposing a dress code upon attendees, etc.


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