SEXUAL HARASSMENT

What is Sexual Harassment?

Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests
for sexual favor, and other verbal or physical harassment of a
sexual nature in the workplace or learning environment, according to the Equal Republic Act 7877: Anti-Sexual Harassment
Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Sexual harassment does not
always have to be specifically about sexual behavior or directed at a specific Act of 1995
person.
G For example, negative comments about women as a group may be a An act declaring sexual harassment unlawful in the
form of sexual harassment employment, education, or training environment, for
other purposes

There are Two Types of Sexual Harassment

Signs of Sexual Harassment at Victims of Sexual Harassment: Violence
1. Quid pro quo Workplace
An exchange of sexual services for gain
Sign #1: Unwanted physical contact Most sexual assault victims are under 30
(such as promotion) or avoidance of loss (such as Unwelcome physical acts of a sexual nature
demotion). (e.g., touching, pinching, patting, kissing,
2.Hostile work environment hugging, grabbing) can constitute sexual
Any sexual harassment that fosters an Signharassment,
#2: Being with
subjected
sexual toassault
sexualized
being the
language, jokes or image
intimidating environment for the victim. Not Sexually oriented gestures, noises, remarks, or
always sexual in nature, this type of harassment jokes, or
may also include stereotypical or offensive comments about a person’s sexuality or sexual
remarks about gender. experience are not appropriate in the workplace and create a
15% 54% 28% 3%
hostile work environment. Any of this activity could be in-
person,
Sign #3:or Inappropriate
in phone calls,comments
text messages, videos, based
or conduct and social
on
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Rape Prevention media,gender,
etc. gender identity or sexual orientation
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In many jurisdictions, workplace sexual
To prevent being harass by any person, avoid wearing
harassment includes
short dresses or skirts or clothes that are easy to take off. harassment based on gender, gender identity and Additional Rape Prevention
Do not use alcoholic beverages or drugs. Avoid going sexual orientation. Demeaning, humiliating conduct or Use anything that will help you escape.
remarks based on a person’s gender identity (eg. whether
through dark places, just go to safe and crowded place. Do Make it a habit to carry pepper spray/
someone conforms to gender “norms”) or sexual
not walk alone. Be alert around, avoid doing any activity Sign #4: Retaliation reprisal when reporting a
complaint tear gas in your bag. Scratch the skin of
while walking. At the time of the attack, make a noise or Employers must take steps to prevent any form the rapist, it will help with the DNA test.
of sexual
shout "HELP" out loud. harassment in the workplace. This includes upon escape, call and seek immediate
establishing complaints and investigations police assistance
procedures that encourage those being harassed to
bring a complaint without fear of reprisal.