Sexual Harassment

Sondra S. Fogel, Doris A. Boateng

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Abstract

Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination as well as a complex social issue with psychological implications for both those who are harassed and those who perpetrate the harassment. Women continue to be primary targets, although men, youths, and sexual minorities are increasingly pursued. Legally prohibited in the workplace and educational institutions, sexual harassment persists in personal interactions as well as by electronic means despite prevention efforts such as education programs and zero-tolerance policies. This entry will define sexual harassment, provide an overview of its prevalence, and describe approaches for its remedy.

Original languageAmerican English
Title of host publicationEncyclopedia of Social Work
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2013

Keywords

  • sexual harassment
  • discrimination
  • civil rights
  • women
  • equality

Disciplines

  • Social and Behavioral Sciences
  • Social Work

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