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Gender-based violence is a big concern in hospitality – and women bear the brunt of managing it

  • Written by Julia Coffey, Senior Lecturer in Sociology, University of Newcastle
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Gender-based violence, particularly sexual harassment, is a serious and persistent problem across the workforce.

But our new research paints a concerning picture of the extent of the problem in the hospitality industry.

We interviewed 124 hospitality workers in Melbourne and Newcastle from a range of different bars, restaurants and cafes....

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