Stella Is an Automobile Engineer and She Works in One

question 100

Essay

Stella is an automobile engineer and she works in one of the plants of an automobile giant. The women in the plant are routinely fondled, verbally abused, and subjected to obscene jokes, behavior, and graffiti. Stella is denied promotion when she refuses to grant sexual favors. She makes a complaint against such behavior. The company defends itself by saying that the behavior of the male workers is normal and that Stella is simply overreacting. Does Stella have any legal recourse in such a situation?

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