Sexual Harassment
Sexual Harassment
Sexual Harassment (pronunciation: /ˈsekʃ(əw)əl ˈharəsmənt/) is a form of Sex Discrimination that involves the unwelcome or inappropriate promise of rewards in exchange for sexual favors.
Etymology
The term "Sexual Harassment" is derived from the English language. The word "sexual" is derived from the Latin word "sexualis", meaning "relating to sex", and "harassment" is derived from the French word "harasser", meaning "to tire out or exhaust".
Definition
Sexual Harassment includes a range of actions from mild transgressions to sexual abuse or Sexual Assault. Harassers or victims may be of any gender. It is considered a form of illegal and social harassment, and it may occur in various settings, such as the workplace or education system.
Related Terms
- Quid Pro Quo: This happens when a job benefit is directly tied to an employee submitting to unwelcome sexual advances.
- Hostile Work Environment: This happens when an employee is subjected to comments of a sexual nature, unwelcome physical contact, or offensive sexual materials as a regular part of the work environment.
- Retaliation: This is an adverse action taken against someone who reports sexual harassment, assists someone with a report of harassment, or participates in an investigation.
Legal Aspects
In many countries, sexual harassment is a form of illegal discrimination. For example, in the United States, it is considered a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In the United Kingdom, it is a violation of the Equality Act 2010.
Prevention
Prevention of sexual harassment can be achieved through comprehensive training of staff and management, clear policies, and consistent enforcement of those policies.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sexual Harassment
- Wikipedia's article - Sexual Harassment
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