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Power imbalances are at the root of sexual harassment – but statements like Andrew Cuomo’s don't acknowledge that inconvenient fact

  • Written by Charlotte Alexander, Associate Professor of Law and Analytics, Georgia State University
Power imbalances are at the root of sexual harassment – but statements like Andrew Cuomo’s don't acknowledge that inconvenient factNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo faces an investigation over an alleged pattern of sexually harassing and intimidating women employees.Brendan McDermid/Pool/AFP/via Getty Images

In recent weeks, multiple women have reported demeaning and sexualized workplace behavior by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. In response, Cuomo has issued a combination of denials, de...

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