What is Sexual Harassment?
Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination that involves unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. It can occur in the workplace, schools, public places, or online.
Types of Sexual Harassment
- Quid pro quo: When a person in a position of power requests sexual favors in exchange for some benefit.
- Hostile work environment: When unwanted sexual conduct creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment.
Examples of Sexual Harassment
Examples include inappropriate comments, unwanted touching, sexual jokes, requests for sexual favors, displaying explicit images, and more.
Case Studies
In a recent case, a female employee reported that her male supervisor made unwanted advances and threatened her job if she didn’t comply. The company faced a lawsuit and had to pay damages to the victim.
Statistics on Sexual Harassment
According to a survey, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace. However, many cases go unreported due to fear of retaliation or disbelief.
