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28 February 2019

DEL MUNDO, Angelo Raphael

DIAZ, Jose Rodolfo
MAGTIRA, John Michael
PURA, Valentin Antonis V
REVADILLO, Clarence Gabriel
TANDOC, John Karol
Section 4C

TOPIC PROPOSAL: ANTI-SEXUAL HARASSMENT

I. INTRODUCTION

Sexual harassment, in its general sense, is the unwanted sexual

behavior against another person, regardless of the gender. It includes
sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other conduct of a
sexual nature. This abhorrent act is more prevalent in institutions
wherein there is an apparent power imbalance on the groups
comprising such institutions. This could be observed in academic
institutions wherein the teacher holds moral ascendancy over the
student; or, in the workplace, where the employer or manager enjoys
a position higher than a regular employee.

II. PROBLEM STATEMENT

A person who has been a victim of sexual harassment tends to keep

silent on being subject to such vile treatment. According to
psychologists, the reasons for such silence are the following: (i) the
shame of being branded as a promiscuous person; and (ii) fear of the
consequences1.

III. OBJECTIVES

Thus, it is the purpose of this video presentation to inform those

persons prone to sexual harassment and those who have been an
unknowing victim thereof the following, to wit:

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Engel, B., (2017), Why Don't Victims of Sexual Harassment Come Forward Sooner?,
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-compassion-chronicles/201711/why-dont-victims-sexual-
harassment-come-forward-sooner
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1.) What constitutes sexual harassment under our prevailing

Philippine laws?
2.) What is the delineating line between sexual harassment and
acts which may constitute mere unjust vexation (i.e.
Catcalling)?
3.) In what ways can sexual harassment be made?
4.) Who are the persons liable for sexual harassment?
5.) What are the remedies of a person sexually harassed?