Sexual Harassment and Prevention Programs

Paper Summary:

This paper examines a method for exploring the topic of sexual harassment in relationship to demographics. The paper explores many factors that characterize both the harasser and the one being harassed. The paper seeks to define the topic further for the purpose of improving education on sexual harassment and developing programs targeted toward stopping it.


Table of Contents:
Abstract
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Research Questions and Hypotheses
Rationale
Chapter 2 - Literature Review
History and Definition
Reporting Sexual Harassment
Sociological Theories
Effects of Sexual Harassment
Chapter 3 - Methodology
Sample Population
Data Collection Procedures
Survey Instrument
Data analysis
Chapter 4 - Conclusion
Discussion
Recommendations
Works Cited
Appendix 1 - The Survey Instrument

From the Paper:

"Studies have shown that women with more conservative beliefs about gender roles are not as likely to report sexual harassment, than women who are more liberal concerning gender roles (Guadagno & Marin 1999; Samolouk & Pretty, 1994). It is believed that this is the case because conservative women have a greater sensitivity to gender-role expectations and violations (Guadagno & Marin 1999). In addition the authors assert that females that report and label are often perceived as violating the good employee expectancy (Guadagno & Marin 1999). As a result "Success in these roles may involve conforming to social rules and norms while avoiding conflicts. Women who report and label harassment may be viewed as troublemakers and subsequently may not be selected for promotions or other career opportunities. Consistent with this idea is women's fear that they will be accused of provocation if they report sexual harassment (Adams et al., 1983; Guadagno & Marin 1999 )."As it relates to men and the reporting of sexual harassment, there has been a marked increase in the number of men reporting sexual misconduct. "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Avina, C., & O'donohue, W. (2002). Sexual harassment and PTSD: Is sexual harassment diagnosable trauma? Journal of Traumatic Stress, 15, 69-75.
• Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission. (1984). The sexdiscrimination act 1984: Sexual harassment - knowing your rights. Australia:Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission.
• Balogh, D. W., Kite, M. E., Pickel, K. L., Canel, D., & Schroeder, J.(2003). The Effects of Delayed Report and Motive for Reporting on Perceptions of Sexual Harassment. 337.
• Dansky, B.S., & Kilpatrick, D.G. (1997). Effects of sexual harassment. In W. O'Donohue (Ed.), Sexual harassment: Theory, research, and treatment (pp. 152-174).
• Desouza, E., & Fansler, A. G. (2003). Contrapower Sexual Harassment: ASurvey of Students and Faculty Members. 529+. Retrieved February 23, 2006,from Questia database: http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=5001948114

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