Asked by Sarah Holtby on Jun 14, 2024
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Anita Hill
A) worked for the Environmental Protection Agency.
B) charged Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas with sexual harassment in 1991.
C) testified against Clarence Thomas at Senate hearings, resulting in the denial of his confirmation to the Supreme Court.
D) retracted her sexual harassment charges upon Clarence Thomas's confirmation to the Supreme Court.
E) left politics to attend law school.
Anita Hill
An American lawyer and academic who gained national attention in 1991 when she accused U.S. Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment.
Sexual Harassment
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature in the workplace or other professional or social situations.
- Evaluate the implications of legal and political decisions on civil liberties and human rights.
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Clint MeffordJun 14, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Anita Hill charged Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas with sexual harassment in 1991, which brought the issue of sexual harassment to national attention.
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate the implications of legal and political decisions on civil liberties and human rights.
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