Sexual Harassment

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This paper explains that the culture of the workplace has completely changed in the last 30 years because of affirmative action and anti-discrimination policies. The author reports that sexual harassment is defined by four major categories: unwanted or unsolicited sexual attention; implied or expressed offer of a reward in return for sexual favors; implied or expressed threat if a sexually-oriented request is denied; and any intimidating comments or actions relating to gender, sexual orientation, or explicit sexuality. The paper states that the problem of sexual harassment sometimes is not taken seriously because of false claims by self-proclaimed victims who were sexually promiscuous or inviting at the workplace and others who bring suit to make financial gain.

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"It is said that between 40 and 70 percent of women report that they have experienced sexual harassment. It is possible that these statistics may actually be higher, because many people are ashamed or embarrassed to have been the victim of this and therefore will not report or admit to the occurrence. In most circumstances, this abuse was reported coming from a supervisor or authority figure of some sort. (Thompson) Sexual harassment occurs in every field of work, from hard labor to professional offices. Usually when sexual harassment occurs in one instance, it has happened before and it will happen again."

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