Sexual Harassment
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1. Overview 03
2. Introduction 04
3. Statistics 04
4. Range of Behavior and Circumstances 05
5. Common Effects 08
6. Evolution of Sexual Harassment Law in U.S. 09
7. Cures for Sexual Harassment 11
8. Conclusion 13
9. Appendix 13
10. References 16
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Sexual Harassment
Overview
The problem of sexual harassment is increasing "coming out of the closet". Companies
have started to realize that the problem is real and some managers admit that it can affect
their staff; more victims are finding courage to complain. And with recent legislations,
victims do have legal way. Still, most people do not fully understand the problem, its
causes, its consequences, or its extent. And more difficult question is: How does one
deals with such behavior? Before answering this question, I shall define ‘sexual
harassment' and give the statistics, consider the types of harassment and its common
effects on victims and organizations, discuss evolutions of Sexual Harassment Law in
U.S. Everyone, should have significant knowledge on this issue, which inurn helps both
the companies as well as the individuals to address this insidious and destructive
problem.
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Sexual Harassment
Introduction
Sexual Harassment is defined as "a continuum of behaviors that intimidate,
demean, humiliate or coerce. These behaviors range from the subtle forms that can
accumulate into a hostile working, learning, or worshipping environment to the most
severe forms of stalking, assault or rape." (2004 Book of Resolutions, p.151) It has been
suggested that the term sexual harassment was coined in 1974 at Cornell University;
however, it was the United States Supreme Court confirmation hearing of Clarence
Thomas and Anita Hill's testimony, which brought the issue to national attention in the
United States. For many businesses, preventing sexual harassment, and defending its
managerial...
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