SEXUAL HARASSMENT Equal Opportunities Commission Sexual harassment is

SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Equal Opportunities Commission Sexual harassment is any unwanted or uninvited sexual behaviors which a reasonable person regards as offensive, humiliating or intimidating. Unwelcome sexual advances or unwelcome requests for sexual favors are sexual harassment http: //www. eoc. org. hk/cc/individual/employ ment/cop_employ/sdo/index. htm

conditions • There are many conditions contributing to sexual harassment

The conditions 1. Any unwelcome requests for sexual favors 2. In a working environment or school setting where there actions, languages or pictures that are of a sexual nature that makes it hard for one to work or learn. This is called a “sexually hostile working environment. ”

The conditions 3. Any unwelcome sexual conduct in which a person would anticipate that the subject of attention would be offended, humiliated or intimidated

Research • Conducted by • 23% of primary • students and 43% of secondary students has been sexually harassed Dirty jokes, unwelcome body contact…

Actually… • Many different studies has conducted in different part of the world, • The results varies. • 30 to 70 % of women have experienced some form of sexual harassment at some point in their lives.

• Reasons for the wide range ~perceptions of what constitutes sexual harassment differ among individuals

To help you understand more about sexual harassment • the definitions of sexual harassment • the relationship between sexual harassment and the Equal Opportunities Commission • 3 cases of sexual harassment in our daily life • how to deal with sexual harassment

CASE 1

John loves Mary He dials to Mary and dates her

Mary refuses his request He still put all of his effort to pursue her and phones to Mary and dates her.

Case 2 CASE 2

One day, Mary goes to the restaurant. 2 boys and 1 girl talk about the sexual joke loudly but this girl doesn’t mind it.

She is very embarrassing. Is it sexual harassment?

CASE 3

Mary is tutor. She loves his student, John.

Mary phones to john and said that if he loves her, his exam results may be better. If he say no, his GPA will be decrease. John does not love her. He has chance to say no or increase his GPA. Is it sexual Harassment?

Case 1 1. subject of attention would be offended humiliated or intimidated 2. He does not consider the decision of Mary.

CASE 2 1. This action creates the uncomfortable environment. 2. They do not consider the decision of Mary

CASE 3 1. involved in benefits 2. unwelcome requests for sexual favors 3. She don’t consider John’s decision

EFFECT OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT

EFFECTS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT ~Victims feel powerless to stop the situation. ~Victims often blame themselves, and fear that others will also blame them, even though it is the harassing person's authority or influence that has been misused.

EFFECTS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT • ~Victims often have physical symptoms of stress. • ~Victims often suffer lower self-esteem, selfrespect and selfconfidence. • ~Victims are often confused about what is happening or what could be done about it.

DEALING WITH SEXUAL HARASSMENT • Don't just hope it will stop. Ignoring it doesn’t • • • stop it!! Allow yourself to get angry. Use the energy of your anger to help you focus and take action. Tell someone. Let the harasser know. Be clear and direct in addressing unwanted or offensive behavior

DEALING WITH SEXUAL HARASSMENT • Keep a record. Makes • notes of specific behaviors and comments, times and dates, your responses, and any witnesses. Use University resources. • Seek help from police if the condition is severe.

POLICY STATEMENT IN POLYU • Being committed to equal opportunity in academic pursuit and employment and to eliminating any form of discrimination against all staff, students, and other persons who have dealings with the University.

POLICY STATEMENT IN POLYU • all members of the University community shall • take necessary steps to ensure that the workplace and educational environment are free of sexual harassment. The sexual harassment policy applies to both men and women.

POLICY STATEMENT IN POLYU • Sexual harassment is prohibited and is unacceptable at • • • all levels in the University community. Persons who feel sexually harassed, should make it known to the harasser that the conduct is unwelcome. encouraged to report cases Any staff member or student who is found to have contravened the University’s Policy will be subject to disciplinary action.

LAWS FOR PROTECTION • SEX DISCRIMINATION ORDINANCE

REFERENCE http: //ulm. edu/studentservices/counseling/sexual_harass http: //www. wa. nea. org/publicat/legal/sexha r. htm http: //encarta. msn. com/encnet/refpages/Re f. Article. aspx? refid=761579949 http: //www. eoc. org. hk/cc/individual/employ ment/cop_employ/sdo/index. htm