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Flirting versus Sexual Harassment. Know the difference. Flirt with:. Experiment with or show a superficial interest without committing oneself seriously. An idea, activity or movement. How do people flirt?. Flirting.
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Flirting versus Sexual Harassment Know the difference
Flirt with: • Experiment with or show a superficial interest without committing oneself seriously. • An idea, activity or movement. • How do people flirt?
Flirting • Behave as though attracted to or trying to attract someone but for amusement rather than serious intentions
Sexual Harassment • Unwanted sexual advances or obscene remarks in a work place or other professional/social situation.
Sexual harassment is about….. • POWER or a way of maintaining or getting power. • Usually occurs between employers/employees, supervisors/staff. Professors/students. • FINE LNE!
What to do? • Firmly tell the person who is harassing you to STOP. • Write the date, place, and behaviors of the harassment. Find witnesses. • File a grievance with appropriate person. • Also, can file civil/criminal charges.
Factors Contributing to Under reporting of harassment. • 1. Do not want to get the harasser in trouble – just want it to stop. • 2. Embarrassment • 3. Fear of retaliation – losing job. • 4. Women think that this is “just the way men are” and ignore the harassment. • 5. Men – embarrassed to act contrary to the stereotype that men welcome any opportunity for sexual activity.