Harassment

Harassment

Harassment (/həˈræsmənt, ˈhærəsmənt/) is a behavior that perturbs or upsets, and it is characteristically repetitive or persistent. It is a course of conduct which annoys, threatens, or intimidates a person.

Etymology

The word is derived from the English verb 'harass', adopted in the late 17th century from the French 'harasser', itself originating from the Old French 'harer' meaning to set a dog on.

Types of Harassment

Harassment can come in many forms, including but not limited to:

• Sexual Harassment
• Workplace Harassment
• Online Harassment
• Racial Harassment
• Religious Harassment

Related Terms

• Bullying
• Stalking
• Discrimination
• Abuse
• Intimidation

Legal Aspects

In most legal jurisdictions, harassment is a crime. It is a controversial issue in many societies, particularly in terms of what is considered harassment, what is acceptable behavior, and what are the boundaries between acceptable behavior and harassment.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Harassment
• Wikipedia's article - Harassment

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