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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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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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

Source : Stop Street Harassment

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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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