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SEXUAL
HARASSMENT
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Describe what sexual harassment is exactly.
Differentiate between sexual harassment and being
courteous.
Understand the federal and state laws that deem sexual
harassment a crime.
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Program Objectives ( 1 of 2 )
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Program Objectives ( 2 of 2 )
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Learn how to prevent sexual harassment in your
workplace.
Learn what you can do if you observe and/or experience
sexual harassment.
Learn that there consequences if you are found guilty of
committing this crime.
While it is true that more
women are victims than men,
anyone can be a victim.
Men are often ashamed to report
harassment because they think that
only women are subjected to it.
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Anyone Can Be a Victim Sexual Harassment
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Anyone Can Be a Harasser Sexual Harassment
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While, more men are
sexual harassers,
women can commit
sexual harassment too.
Sexual harassment
can come from a
manager, a peer, or
even from a lower
level employee.
When sexual
harassment comes
from a manager,
employees are often
afraid to speak up.
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Why Sexual Harassment Occurs Sexual Harassment
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Sexual harassment usually
occurs due to an
imbalance in power.
Often, sexual harassers
are using their behavior
to dominate others and
show their power.
Sexual harassment is
rarely romantic. While
it can be due to failed
relationships, it is more
frequently an attempt
to make someone feel
inferior.
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False Accusations Sexual Harassment
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Sometimes, people file
false claims of sexual
harassment.
All claims deserve
attention, and employers
are responsible for
investigating all claims,
whether or not they
turn out to be false.
No claims should be
doubted because all
claims are serious.
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Intent vs. Impact Sexual Harassment
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The intent of a
behavior does not
determine whether or
not it is sexual
harassment.
The impact of the
behavior determines
whether or not it is
sexual harassment.
Saying “I didn’t mean
it that way,” is not an
excuse if it had a
negative impact.
“She asked for it by dressing provocatively!”
“I didn’t know he/she would take it that way!
“Boys will be boys…”
“He/she led me on!”
“No means yes!”
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No Excuses! Sexual Harassment
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Stoplight Diagram Sexual Harassment
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Stop!
No Means
No!
Caution!
Borderline
Sexual
Harassment!
Safe
Behavior!
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Sexual Harassment Can Be… Sexual Harassment
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Peer to peer.
Boss/manager to employee.
Employee to boss/manager.
Male to Female.
Female to Male.
Same sex.
Third party.
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Warning Signs? (5 of 5)
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Purposeful touching or
cornering.
Forceful neck
massages.
Sexual intercourse
with
coworkers/managers.
Any type of contact
that makes the
recipient
uncomfortable.
Inappropriate Physical Content …
Compliments pertaining to ones performance.
Being courteous, i.e. opening the door for
someone and saying, “please” and “thank you”.
Lunch or dinner dates that are mutual and/or
voluntary.
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Appropriate Behaviors …
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Types of Sexual Harassment (8 of 8)
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Sexual Harassment
Quid Pro Quo
Verbal
Nonverbal
Visual
Physical
Written
Mr. Hero ~ this verbal
harassment, includes
unnecessary and
excessive compliments
and comments on
appearance and gender.
The receiver
typically feels
embarrassed,
especially when the
compliments are
out of place.
These comments are
sometimes
accompanied by
sneering looks.
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Classes of Sexual Harassers (6 of 15)
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Here are 10 more . . .
Trustworthy Harasser ~
this harasser shares their
personal life experiences and
stories with others to receive
sympathy and respect.
Welcomes others to share
their personal experiences to
establish a form of trust in the
hopes that the relationship will
become intimate.
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Classes of Sexual Harassers (7 of 15)
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Unintended ~ This harasser does
not mean to harass, although
harassment is felt by the victim, i.e.
talking and even taking sexual
advances when someone feels and
expresses that they are
uncomfortable.
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Classes of Sexual Harassers (8 of 15)
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Here are 10 more . . .
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Sexual Harassers Diagram (1 or 2)
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Sexual Harassers
Public
Private
Predatory
Dominant
Strategic/ Territorial
Situation Specific
Mr. Hero
Trust-worthy
Sexual Harassers
Unintended
Inept
The Flee
Scholarly Tormenter
The Mob
The Feeler
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Sexual Harassers Diagram (2 or 2)
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Harasser & Victim (5 of 6)
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Concern about one’s mental and physical
well-being.
Anorexia/Bulimia and alcoholism. Suicidal tendencies.
Post-traumatic stress disorder.
Can Cause Feelings Of . . .
Tell the harasser to
STOP and that you do
not feel comfortable
with their gestures or
actions.
Do not smile, laugh,
or apologize.
Let them know in a firm
tone that you do not
condone their behavior.
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Complaint Procedure (3 of 14)
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Workplace Effects . . .
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Complaint Procedure (7 of 14)
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Workplace Effects . . .
Speak to trustworthy people such as family members, friends and/or co-workers.
Ask for help and direction.
Don’t stand by and remain silent.
Get to know the sexual harassment policy and complaint procedures in your workplace.
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Complaint Procedure (9 of 14)
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Workplace Effects . . .
Report it to a superior.
If the harassment continues, file a formal complaint.
Take legal action.
File a lawsuit under federal law Title IX if you are all out of resources.
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Complaint Procedure (11 of 14)
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Workplace Effects . . .
Reporting the harassment to a
manager or HR director.
The manager or HR director has
the responsibility to resolve the
problem quickly.
Informal Complaint:
There were 12,428
complaints of sexual
harassment filed with the
Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission
(EEOC) in 2017.
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Statistics/Quotes (4 of 15)
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2015, EEOC investigated
6,822 sexual harassment
allegations. 52% of these
were dismissed due to no
reasonable cause found.
Sexual harassment
claims filed by men has
risen with 92% of all
claims filed by women
in 1990 v 83% in 2015.
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Statistics/Quotes (5 of 15)
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In 2017 Fortune 500 companies lose
$6.7 million per year due to sexual
harassment.
• Absences
• Low Productivity
• Turnover
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Statistics/Quotes (6 of 15)
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94 Source : Author’s calculations of fiscal year 2005 through 2015 charge filing data from the U.S.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission unpublished data on file with author
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation
FIGURE 2
Total sexual harassment charges filed, by industry, fiscal years 2005 through 2015
Accommodation and food services
Retail trade
Manufacturing
Health care and social assistance
Public administration
Professional, scientific, and technical services
Transportation and warehousing
Finance and insurance
Educational services
Other services( except public administration)
Information
Construction
Wholesale trade
Real estate rental and leasing
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Management of companies and enterprises
Utilities
Mining
0 300
1.95%
900 1200 1500 1800 2100 2400 2700 3000 3300 3600 3900 4200 4500 4800 5100 5700 6000
Number of sexual harassment
charges filed
Total Charges Filed : 41250
0.61%
0.63%
0.65%
0.83%
1.61%
0.61%
2.27%
2.52%
2.87%
3.07%
3.98%
3.98%
4.94%
5.73%
6.48%
6.92%
11.48%
11.72%
13.44%
14.23%
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Statistics/Quotes (7 of 15)
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Credit : Hilary Fung/NPR
Verbal sexual harassment
Unwelcome sexual touching
Cybersexual harassment
Being physically followed
Unwanted genital flashing
Sexual assault
77%
51%
41%
34%
30%
27%
0 40% 80%
34%
17%
22%
0 40% 80%
WOMEN MEN
12%
12%
7%
0 to 5 years old
6 to 10 years old
11 to 13 years old
14 to17 years old
18 to 22 years old
23 to 30 years old
31 to 40 years old
Older than 40
Don’t recall
51%
10%
27%
15%
6%
0 10% 20%
WOMEN
17%
30%
2%
4%
4%
7%
14%
20%
14%
9%
0 10% 20%
MEN
9%
21%
30%
4%
1%
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Notes
Totals may not add up to 100 percent because of rounding
Source : Stop Street Harassment
Credit : Hilary Fung/NPR
Felt anxious or depressed
Changed their route or regular routine
Ended a relationship, such as a
friendship or romantic relationship
Filed an official report to an
authority figure, such as police
Changed jobs, quit a job or
sought a new job assignment
Sought medical help, including
mental health counseling
Stopped a hobby/activity or stopped
participating in a community
31%
23%
15%
10%
9%
Moved from a dorm, apartment,
house or other form of residence
Changed schools, dropped out of a
school or dropped a course
Confronted the person
Other
0 20% 40%
4%
1%
2%
5%
5%
7%
WOMEN
20%
12%
12%
0 20% 40%
5%
1%
1%
2%
3%
4%
5%
5%
MEN
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Statistics/Quotes (9 of 15)
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2017 Respondents reported a range of effects of or responses
to sexual harassment and assault
321,500 ~ The average number of
victims of rape and sexual assault per
year in the U.S.
80,600 ~ The estimated number of
inmates who experience sexual
violence in prison or jail every year.
60 ~ The percentage of instances of
sexual violence experienced by
inmates that are perpetrated by jail
or prison staff.
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1 in 6 ~ The fraction of American
women who have survived an
attempted or completed rape in their
lifetimes.
1.8 ~ The amount of times trans
people of color are more likely to
experience sexual violence than the
general population.
3 ~ The percentage of men who will
be raped in their lifetime.
90 ~ The percentage of adult rape
victims that are female.
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To Avoid Sexual Harassment Sexual Harassment
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Be careful when discussing social life and
personal issues.
Avoid jokes, gestures, and words with sexual
connotations.
Don’t assume that a friendly person is flirting.
Keep compliments casual.
Be respectful of personal space.
Keep your hands to yourself.
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Words That Are Dangerous (1 of 3)
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“Why can’t you learn to accept a compliment?...”
“I know he/she didn’t mean anything like that…”
“We’ve never had a complaint, so we don’t have a problem…”
“It’s just teasing ~ no big deal...”
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Charged With Sexual Harassment (2 of 18)
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Removal from position.
Loss of employment.
Harsh performance evaluation.
Loss of earnings/promotions.
Loss of esteem.
Legal expenses.
Effects on Supervisors Managers:
“What constitutes sexual
harassment?” 5
“How do I prevent sexual harassment
from happening?” 6
“What is sexual harassment in
the workplace?” 7
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Charged With Sexual Harassment (12 of 18)
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31%
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Charged With Sexual Harassment (14 of 18)
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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
7%
Female Employees Harassed
Male Employees Harassed
Employees not Harassed
62%
Sexual harassment was deemed
discrimination in the 1998 Israeli
Sexual Harassment Law.
The law states that it is “a restriction
of liberty, an offense to human dignity,
a violation of every person’s right to
elementary respect, and an
infringement of the right to privacy.”
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Sexual Harassment: (Other Countries) (5 of 19)
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Israel:
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Sexual Harassment: (Other Countries) (8 of 19)
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Like in France, this occurs when the
individual feels a lack of dignity, mental
or physical instability, and/or a lack of
desire to come to work.
Poland:
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Sexual harassment is defined as the “...
unwanted conduct of a sexual nature, in
circumstances in which a reasonable
person, having regard to all the
circumstances, would have anticipated
that the person harassed would be
offended, humiliated or intimidated" in
the Sex Discrimination Act of 1984.
Australia:
The use of an authoritative/
employee position for the persuasion
of sexual interactions is forbidden in
the Russian Federation Criminal
Code (Article 118, current CC RF).
The courts do not inspect these
concerns, according to the Moscow
Center for Gender Studies.
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Russia:
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