Sexual harassment education <Basic course for faculty>

1. OFFICE OF GENDER AND SEXUALITY ISSUES Sexual harassment education <Basic course for faculty> Notice * This text is based on education courses preventing sexual harassment on campus by ministry of education, science and technology.

2. Detailed goals of the education courseon the prevention of sexual harassment To understand what actions may be Considered as sexual harassment To know how to respond to sexual harassment, including what procedural measures can be taken in the case of sexual harassment To understand your role and responsibility in preventing possible sexual harassment OFFICE OF GENDER AND SEXUALITY ISSUES

3. Situation 1. When a student comes forward reporting sexual harassment - I What...? Why is he doing this to me? Why is he touching my cheek like this? Let‘s think Wow! You're getting prettier these days. You must have something good happening in your life! OFFICE OF GENDER AND SEXUALITY ISSUES

4. Situation 1. When a student comes forward reporting sexual harassment - II Let‘s think Professor, I would like to talk to you about something that happened a few days ago……. Hmm. I really don't know what to tell her About this situation. OFFICE OF GENDER AND SEXUALITY ISSUES

5. Situation 2. A professor makes inappropriate remarks in class - I Let‘s think Okay, then why don't we start kissing? Ha ha……. I see you're blushing. ····· What is culture? For instance, why don't I shake hands with this lady here? Professor A is explaining during a lecture about what culture is... Okay, professor. (takes the professors hand in a handshake) OFFICE OF GENDER AND SEXUALITY ISSUES

6. Situation 2. A professor makes inappropriate remarks in class - II Let‘s think Professor A said this in class : .. Isn't this sexual harassment? Absolutely! Did he really say that? I can't believe it! What the……? What's my name doing here? OFFICE OF GENDER AND SEXUALITY ISSUES

7. The concept of sexual harassment - I The definition of sexual harassment • Offender • Faculty • Staff • Student • Relationship • Education • Work, • Employment, etc. • Victim • Faculty • Staff • Student, etc. The means Sexually-explicit or implicit remarks and behavior Solicitation of sexual remarks and behavior The vehicle Abuse of status in the workplace Abuse in the course of work The result Sexual humiliation, disgust Disadvantages in education and / or employment OFFICE OF GENDER AND SEXUALITY ISSUES

8. The concept of sexual harassment - II The legal definition Sexual harassment refers to when an employee, an employer, or a worker in a working or employment relation of a public institution uses his or her position or work relation to make a person feel sexual shame or aversion by expressing sexual words and exhibiting sexual actions, and gives disadvantages in terms of employment when a person refuses to respond to sexual requests. ‘Framework Act on Women's Development Article 3, clause 4/ National Human Rights Commission Act of Korea Article 2, clause 5/ Gender Equality Employment Act Article 2, clause 2’ OFFICE OF GENDER AND SEXUALITY ISSUES

9. Determination of sexual harassment criteria A key criteria • Is the behavior unwanted or unwelcome? • The recipient's hierarchical position and alleged harassment • circumstances are considered • Did the recipient feel a sense of sexual humiliation or shame? • The subjective feelings of the complainant as well as • the rational and socially accepted position are considered OFFICE OF GENDER AND SEXUALITY ISSUES

10. The effects of sexual harassment Victim, Perpetrator, School authorities • Victim • Mental / physical • pain, difficulties in • interpersonal • relationships and • everyday life as • a whole, academic • disadvantages, • economic loss • Perpetrator • Ruined reputation • (academic and • otherwise), • responsible for • financial damages • (i.e. punitive • measures), • economic loss • School authorities • University's image • tarnished, • educational • atmosphere • undermined, loss • of human & • material resources, • school's • competitiveness • weakened OFFICE OF GENDER AND SEXUALITY ISSUES

11. Types of sexual harassment Conditional sexual harassment - I E-mail message I've been watching you in class, and I can't help but like you more and more. Don't you think I would be a good husband? You're graduating soon, so how about we take our relationship to the next level after you leave school? Of course I'm just making a suggestion. No pressure. Another email?! Why does he keep doing this? He's really bothering me. I can't take it any more. This time, I'll send him a reply." OFFICE OF GENDER AND SEXUALITY ISSUES

12. Types of sexual harassment Conditional sexual harassment - II Aha! She's replied. Ha ha……. Although I respect you as professor, I don't want to meet with you on a personal level. OFFICE OF GENDER AND SEXUALITY ISSUES

13. Types of sexual harassment Conditional sexual harassment - III "Hey, how did you end up with a D? That can't be right. I mean, you did great on that quiz we took. It's not as if you were late for class or didn't hand in your papers. Is the professor getting back at you for something?" Student's friend : OFFICE OF GENDER AND SEXUALITY ISSUES

14. Types of sexual harassment Environmental sexual harassment - I Are you saying that this is sexual harassment? That wasn't what I intended at all. That's a bit extreme, don't you think? Whatever, like it makes any … Yeah man, that's not right. It didn't seem appropriate I see that many of you still don't have your textbooks. Be sure to get them by next class. Boys, go to a construction site and do hard labor, and girls, go and sell yourselves, do whatever it takes to get your textbooks. OFFICE OF GENDER AND SEXUALITY ISSUES

15. Types of sexual harassment Types of sexual harassment verbal harassment physical harassment visual harassment sexual advances Any other deed that inflicts sexual humiliation OFFICE OF GENDER AND SEXUALITY ISSUES

16. Examples of sexual harassment on campus Verbal harassment Sexual / dirty jokes, figurative remarks or judgement on one's physical appearance Discriminative remarks / behavior that emphasizes gender role bias Presentations or expressions in class that cause discomfort Asking about someone's sex life or deliberately spreading sexual information about someone OFFICE OF GENDER AND SEXUALITY ISSUES

17. Examples of sexual harassment on campus Physical harassment Unwanted cheek pinching / touching, patting another's behind, draping your arm over someone's shoulder Touching someone in the office, classroom, at a meal without consent Any attempts to make physical contact with someone OFFICE OF GENDER AND SEXUALITY ISSUES

18. Examples of sexual harassment on campus 'visual harassment' or 'sexual advances and other deeds' Looking someone over, as if appreciating their physical appearance (be it male or female) or staring at a particular body part Watching sexually obscene material such as pornographic videos in a shared office Showing one-sided interest or obsession through unwanted phone calls, text messages, or emails Demanding that someone sit next to you or pour drinks for you at a drinking party or insisting on a dance together OFFICE OF GENDER AND SEXUALITY ISSUES

19. Examples of sexual harassment on campus How victims should respond - I "This situation occurred between two professors while traveling to an academic seminar." What?! ‘Should I just let it go? What should I do?' OFFICE OF GENDER AND SEXUALITY ISSUES

20. Examples of sexual harassment on campus How victims should respond - II "This situation occurred between two professors while traveling to an academic seminar." What's wrong with him? This is so uncomfortable… Why is he acting like this?' OFFICE OF GENDER AND SEXUALITY ISSUES

21. Examples of sexual harassment on campus How victims should respond - III "This situation occurred between two professors while traveling to an academic seminar." Would you mind moving your hand? It's bothering me. Oh, I'm sorry. OFFICE OF GENDER AND SEXUALITY ISSUES

22. Responding to sexual harassment the victim Taking matter into your own hands Clearly state how you feel → Demand that they cease the action Turn to trustworthy colleagues, seniors or professors Counseling & consultation with the Consult the counseling center Counseling & consultation Ask around for help Consult the counseling center on campus Consult the National Human Rights Commission for help OFFICE OF GENDER AND SEXUALITY ISSUES

23. How accused perpetrators should respond - I Let‘s think Case with students at a dinner party My student's girlfriends are my girlfriends, too. Come on! Pour me a drink! OFFICE OF GENDER AND SEXUALITY ISSUES

24. How accused perpetrators should respond - II Let‘s think Case with students at a dinner party Professor, I'd like to talk about yesterday evening. I was quiet because I didn't want to ruin the mood but the way you treated me was really offensive. I felt like you were treating me like a sexual object and I'd like an apology. OFFICE OF GENDER AND SEXUALITY ISSUES

25. How accused perpetrators should respond - III Let‘s think Case with students at a dinner party After reading your email, I realized that you could have been offended. I'm sorry for making you feel so uncomfortable. RE : I'm glad I sent that email. Great! OFFICE OF GENDER AND SEXUALITY ISSUES

26. Expectations and responsibilities of the school Protect & support complainant Procedural Fairness Punish / discipline perpetrator Follow-up measures  Confidentiality  Protection for complainant (separation from accused perpetrator, prevent retaliation/criticism)  Psychological, medical, legal support  Objectivity & confidentiality  Respect rights of both parties  Education & counseling for perpetrator  Punish & discipline perpetrator  Strengthen prevention education  Create environment that promotes gender equality on campus OFFICE OF GENDER AND SEXUALITY ISSUES

27. How cases are dealt with on campus Unofficial channel official channel 4. Case investigation 1. Case investigating 5. Examination / decision by Investigation committee Case is reported Counseling 2. Arbitrate negotiation between parties 6. Measures, punitive action taken 3. Follow-up 7. Follow-up OFFICE OF GENDER AND SEXUALITY ISSUES

28. Case example : Source from January 19, 2004 article printed in OhmyNews Stroking the student’s cheek, attempting to kiss her Measure taken by the school: Professor was discharged. Response of the perpetrator: Filed for a 'second review of faculty punishment' with the Ministry of Education & Human Resources Final conclusion: Review denied OFFICE OF GENDER AND SEXUALITY ISSUES

29. Create a university culture of gender equality University constituents Mutual respect of human rights Be more sensitive to gender equality Clearly express personal views, mutual understanding Be aware of school guidelines/regulations and support systems University Proactive efforts to get rid of sexual harassment Create policies and institutional framework Hold regular workshops on prevention → Prevention of sexual harassment, sexual violence, gender discrimination Create a culture of gender equality on campus OFFICE OF GENDER AND SEXUALITY ISSUES

30. Thank You production: Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Student Counseling Center data support: Ministry of Education, Science and Technology director: Lee Myung Jo progress: Pak You Jung, Cho Ewn Jung translation: ChoeEun A proofreading : James Trotta narration: James Trotta data collection: Gang HyoJu, Lim JiYeong, Jang Dong Seop Multimedia Center: KiBeom Kim, ChoiWoo Hyun voice acting professor: Richard Jiwoong Park boy student: Eom Jun Sik counselor Kim: Pak Ni Na injured girl student1: Kim Su Yeon injured girl student2: Pak Ni Na OFFICE OF GENDER AND SEXUALITY ISSUES