As a music lover, and an admirer of much of the Asian art and culture I’ve been exposed to, I very much appreciate this concept I read about today.
An Asian American woman shared her sexual harassment story at the website Conducive. She was employed by and Asian American company, and the harasser was the [...]
I received a story today that is much like so many of the stories I am hearing these days. It’s the story of a man who was accused of sexual harassment by a woman who really just couldn’t say no. Here is the story:
By Robert
I worked at a Hospital for just over 30 years, [...]
Many people might be surprised to hear that one of my favorite movies about sexual harassment is Pretty Persuasion. It’s a very, very smart, extremely funny (not to mention raunchy) comedy that takes a swipe at pretty much all forms of discrimination. Like any good satire, it makes fun of a problem while highlighting [...]
I occasionally hear from men or women who are being harassed because others think they are gay, even if they aren’t. We even published a story about an elementary school teacher who was doing this to her students. (See story) The label can get placed on them for a number of reasons, usually because [...]
One of the primary reasons women don’t confront sexual harassment appears to be a fear of inciting anger in the harasser. This isn’t just an issue for young girls, women have the same problem.
Over an over again, in stories published here, emails, reports at the forum, it’s the same thing. “I didn’t want [...]
There is a disturbing trend going on regarding the sexual harassment issue–that is, some people are using harassment law as an excuse to stop setting their own boundaries.
What is happening is that, after experiencing behavior that they find offensive, rather than saying anything about it to the trangressor, the complainant runs straight to the boss [...]
Coping, writing and working through your feelings
I, by no means, have all the answers – but I can share with you how I have gotten through the last 14 months. I’d be lying if I wasn’t honest and didn’t tell you I’ve felt very desperate, very alone at times.
I have started writing and I write [...]
Stupid and Irresponsible Responses To Sexual Harassment
While victims and targets get all the flack, administrators win hands down in the “stupid responses to sexual harassment” contest. Whether they are over-reacting, or ignoring blatantly serious problems, no one comes close when it comes to irresponsible, ignorant, or just-plain-lazy approaches to the problem.
Of these, administrators in Education are the kings [...]
“Rabid” Reactions To Sexual Harassment Make Things Worse, Not Better
I’ve come across this too many times now to keep quiet about it. While most people who have been harassed really just want the behavior to stop, there is a “type” of victim (as there are “types” of harassers) who really IS just about getting attention. They are [...]
BBC, United Kingdom- After politely but firmly refusing the advances of customer Elizabeth Sykes, 38-year-old Mike (McPherson) became the target of an harassment campaign.
“I had to explain to her, ‘Look I’ve got a young family, I’ve got a position and a job that I would never compromise,’ but it just spurred her on.”
After insisting they [...]