Today on Beyond Beijing: Sexual Harassment

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Sexual Harassment

What might be considered an encouraging pat on the back to one person, could be considered offensive and threatening to another. When it comes to sexual harassment there are some pretty obvious boundaries - and in today's show we're investigating how much those boundaries can shift depending on an individuals perception and sensitivity.

Xu Qinduo, Zhang Weiwei, Chris Gelken

Our distinguished panel included:

Joy Chen, former Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles, now a global executive recruiter and blogger at www.globalrencai.com

Zhang Weiwei, Attorney at Law; Project Manager of Beijing Zhongze Women's Legal Aid Center

Michael Zhang, US-based Attorney at Law

Zhang Weiwei in the Today studio

You might be surprised by some of the advice offered - but you will certainly be well informed. For the full story, listen to Sexual Harassment on Today!

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