sexual politics

sexual politics
The gender-based motivations and behavioral tactics present in the interactions between men and women, especially as involving manipulation and rivalry for power.

"Were making a movie, not an issue," said Michael Douglas, a star of Disclosure, the adaptation of the Michael Crichton suspense thriller about corporate intrigue and sexual politics, which will open on Friday. "Its really about the use of harassment as a tool for power."


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