"Misogyny is Rampant:" Harassment, Bullying, and Their Impact on Professional Satisfaction among Female Legal Practitioners in California.

The purpose of this study is to examine gender differences in harassment and bullying and their effect on professional satisfaction in a sample of legal practitioners in California (n = 486). Quantitative data indicate that harassment and bullying significantly decrease the odds of professional satisfaction. As compared to men, women experienced greater professional dissatisfaction, and in particular, harassment and bullying had a greater negative impact on their professional satisfaction. Qualitative data provide a deeper understanding of the respondents' experiences. Policy implications derived from this research to address workplace harassment and bullying at the macro and micro levels are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]