SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Sexual Harassment

Sexual Harassment

Psychologists generally describe sexual harassment at work as offensive, degrading, or harmful verbal or nonverbal behaviors that are of a sexual or gender-targeted nature. A variety of behaviors can be viewed as constituting sexual harassment. Examples include repeated requests for a romantic date despite rejection, as well as violent behaviors such as attempted or completed rape. Although women are more commonly victims of sexual harassment, men may be harassed as well.

Sexual harassment is often viewed as a significant source of stress for victims. Indeed, victims may experience psychological, physical, and behavioral problems, many of which can be ...