What Is Sexual Harassment?
harassment in a workplace, or other professional or social situation, involving the making of unwanted sexual advances or obscene remarks.
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- Feb 2016
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Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination.
It is a form of discrimination because it means that a person is being mistreated because of his or her gender.
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Sexual harassment can be verbal
Anytime someone says inappropriate things to you that makes you feel uncomfortable it is verbal sexual harassment.
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Is it possible to be harassed by someone who is not my supervisor?
It is possible to be harassed by anyone. A family member can even be your harasser so be on the look out for anyone.
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What if I want to take legal action?
Everywhere has the right to file a compliant with the U.S. equal employment opportunity commission.
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What can I expect if I internally report the harassment?
your employer has o investigate your claim and if there is something really going on. The employer also has to take remedial action.
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Anxiety, frustration, depression, sleeplessness and/or nightmares, difficulty concentrating, headaches, fatigue, shame and or guilt, feeling powerless, helpless or out of control, feeling angry towards the harasser, loss of confidence and self-esteem, withdrawal and isolation, suicidal thoughts or attempts Retaliation from the harasser, or colleagues/friends of the harasser, should the victim complain or file a grievance (retaliation can involve revenge along with more sexual harassment, and can involve stalking the complainant) Having to drop courses, or change academic plans; it may impact grade performance Increased absenteeism to avoid harassment, or because of illness from the stress Having one’s personal life held up for public scrutiny – the victim becomes the “accused,” and their dress, lifestyle, and private life will often come under attack. (Note: this rarely occurs for the perpetrator.) Being objectified and humiliated by scrutiny and gossip Becoming publicly sexualized Defamation of character and reputation Stress impacting relationships with significant others, sometimes resulting in the demise of the relationship; equally, stress on peer relationships and relationships with colleagues Impact on references/recommendations Loss of career
All of these things are what victims of sexual harassment go through. It's not fair they have mess up there lives because of someone not respecting privacy.
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Individuals may fear retaliation and victim blaming.
Victims may be so angry that want to get back at the person that hurt them.
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Some of the potential effects a victim may experience:
Victims that experience sexual harassment are traumatized for life. Some let this experience ruin their lives.
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The most effective weapon against sexual harassment is prevention. Harassment does not disappear on its own. In fact, it is more likely that when the problem is not addressed, the harassment will worsen and become more difficult to remedy as time goes on.
No one can help you with sexual harassment if they don't know you're going through it. The person may threaten you but you should always tell someone so you can get help before it gets worse.
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Documenting the harassment is important for use as evidence in a case or complaint.
If your being sexually harassed you should make recording or videos of the harassment to support your claim.
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A victim of sexual harassment may file legal claim even if s/he has tolerated the behavior for fear of retaliation or losing their job.
The victim of sexual harassment should tell someone when the harassment first occurs because the harassment can get worse over time.
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Employers are responsible for the conduct of supervisors and managers.
From a person is first hired they should be aware of what to do and what not to do. They should be informed that employees are not to be together, no touching, etc.
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Sexual harassment is not mutual and is unwelcome.
Sexual is anytime someone is making you uncomfortable and when you are not agreeing to what the person is going on. If there is a mutual agreement to what is going on it is not sexual harassment.
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sexual harassment as a form of sex discrimination
Many people believe that women are the only victims of sexual harassment but the truth is that men are equally harassed as much as women.
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Unwelcome touching is only one kind of harassment.
If someone is touching you or making you feel uncomfortable that is sexual harassment and waiting until it gets worse is not a good idea.
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- Jan 2016
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Eat moderate portions - reduce, don't eliminate foods
The less you eat the more weight you will lose. It's all about knowing when you are full.
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You need more than 40 different nutrients for good health and no single food can supply them all.
I agree with this because you need all of the proteins and nutrients for your body to be healthy.
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- Dec 2015
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'Pink slime' returns to school lunches
The title "Pink slime" lets a reader know that the article is going to be opinionated.
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Thousands of schools across the U.S. rushed last year to stop feeding their students meat that contained the ammonia-treated beef,
By the schools not serving meat that contains the ammonia-treated beef they are making the lunches healthier.
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