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When workplace harassment gets dismissed as miscommunication

My coworker asked if I am on my period because I disagreed with him in a meeting, and HR said it was just a misunderstanding.

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What we've seen

Institutional responses to gendered hostility often prioritize conflict avoidance over addressing discriminatory behavior.

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