Sexual Harassment

Paper Summary:

This discussion investigates the laws associated with sexual harassment in the workplace and institutions of education. It describes the legislation that is in place to prohibit sexual harassment in the workplace and to punish those who engage in such harassment despite the fact that it is prohibited. It also discusses the prevalence and impact of sexual harassment.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Laws Associated With Sexual Harassment
Prevalence
The Impact of Sexual Harassment
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The research as it relates to the impact of sexual harassment seems to assert that victims are often afraid to report harassment because the severity of sexual harassment has been minimalized within society and the organization. The author also points out that sexual harassment can trigger other memories of abuse and have a deep psychological effect on the victim. In addition the research indicates that victims are often forced to interact with victimizers and work in an environment that is hostile. The impact of sexual harassment can also be seen in whether or not victims choose to report the crime or not. Overall it is evident that victims of sexual harassment endure a great deal as a result of the harassment and the processes that may follow the reporting of such harassment."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Achampong F. (1999) Workplace Sexual Harassment Law: Principles, Landmark Developments, and Framework for Effective Risk Management. Quorum Books: Westport, CT.
• Crouch M. A. (2001) Thinking about Sexual Harassment: A Guide for the Perplexed. Oxford University: Oxford.
• Lenhart S. A. (2004) Clinical Aspects of Sexual Harassment and Gender Discrimination: Psychological Consequences and Treatment Interventions. Routledge: New York.
• Sexual Harassment Charges EEOC & FEPAs Combined: FY 1997 - FY 2006. United States Equal employment Opportunity Commission.http://www.eeoc.gov/stats/harass.html
• Sexual Harrassment. United States Equal employment Opportunity Commission. http://www.eeoc.gov/types/sexual_harassment.htm

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