by: nick pollard. sexual harassment is exponentially spreading, causing joblessness,and affecting...
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SEXUAL HARASSMENTBy: Nick Pollard
THESIS
Sexual Harassment is exponentially spreading, causing joblessness ,and affecting men and women all over the world.
WHAT IS IT?
It is a form of sex discrimination based solely on gender.
TYPES
Quid Pro Quo – when employment relies on sexual favors
Hostile Work Environment – actions of workers cause working conditions to be intolerable
WHAT IS CONSIDERED SEXUAL HARASSMENT?
Staring
Wolf whistles
Sexually explicit gestures
Sexual sneak attack (grabbing breasts)
Demanding (Hey, baby, give me a smile)
WHAT IS CONSIDERED SEXUAL HARASSMENT? CONT.
Displaying pornography in the workplace
Inappropriate invitations (hot tub)
Obscene phone calls
Insisting they wear revealing clothing
Inappropriate gifts (lingerie)
WHAT IS CONSIDERED SEXUAL HARASSMENT? CONT.
Hooting, sucking, lip-smacking, and animal noises
Pressing or rubbing up against somebody
Stalking
Any unwelcome sexual advances
WHO
The victim does not have to be of the opposite sex
The victim can be man, woman, same sex, or opposite
The harasser can be anybody in the company or school
WHO CONT.
The victim does not have to be the one harassed but anybody affected by it
WHERE
It can happen anywhere from middle school to a large corporate business.
It is common in male dominated environments or female dominated places with male management .
LEGALITY
It is illegal in employment, housing, and academia.
It’s illegal in any school receiving federal money and companies with 15 or more employees.
STATS.
48% of 7-12 graders have experienced some form of harassment
33% of victims say it affects them or their habits
50% of students don’t say anything about it
9% actually talked to a school staff member
STATS. CONT.
Number of cases 1991 – 6,127
1996 – 15,342
2008 – 13,867
2011 – 11,364
WHAT IT DOES TO PEOPLE
Poor concentration
Anxiety
Debilitating depression
Sleep/weight problems
Alcohol or drug use
WHAT IT DOES TO PEOPLE CONT.
Increased absenteeism
Vulnerability to hostile confrontations
Lower staff productivity
Poor staff morale
WHAT TO DO
Say “No” clearly
Tell them the conduct is unwelcome
Document the harassment
Explore company channels
File a complaint
