Sexual Harrassment
SEXUAL HARASSMENT “Sexual harassment is any unwelcome advance or conduct that creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment. Sexual harassment is a growing problem in today’s workplace. ... For example; “Two male employees whose supervisor threatened to fire them if they refused to participate in various sexual antics including strip poker and striptease performances after work hours.” Most commonly the most severe cases of sexual harassment are threats of losing your job or actual physical contact that can result in the victim feeling very uncomfortable at work or never returning to work. “Sexual harassment results from the misuse of power, not from sexual attraction. ... Around 90% of most sexual harassment cases occur between boss and employee. ... THE TWO TYPES OF HARASSMENT Sexual harassment comes in two forms- “quid pro quo” and “hostile working environment. ... ” MYTHS AND REALITIES Here are a few myths and realities that surround sexual harassment. ... Myth 2: Bad intent is a reason for sexual harassment. ... Myth 3: the victim either by the way they dress, look, or behaves, generally provokes most incidents of sexual harassment. The reality, looks, dress, and behaviors are not the reason for sexual harassment. ... Myth 5: Illegal conduct must be sexual. The reality is that sexual harassment can be either physical or verbal; it is usually gender-based. ... With all the evidence that men earn more than women, why are men so afraid for women to advance I the workplace and feel that sexual harassment will keep a woman in her place.