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Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript Slide 1: Sexual Harassment General Description : General Description Unwelcomed sexual advances, requests for sexual favors Verbal or physical harassment of sexual nature Offensive remarks about a person’s sex Creates hostile or offensive work environment General Description : General Description Victims are both male and female Victims can be of same sex Victim can be a third party Harasser can be supervisor, co-worker, client, customer Harasser can be a peer Physical Harassment : Physical Harassment Pinching, fondling, gesturing Standing closer than appropriate or necessary Touching or rubbing against a person Grabbing, cornering, mauling Blocking a person’s path Visual Harassment : Visual Harassment Making sexually suggestive gestures Staring at someone’s body Touching or exposing oneself Sexually oriented notes, emails, texts Leering, winking, throwing kisses, licking lips Sexually explicit or derogatory photos, drawings, cartoons, trinkets Insult Harassment : Insult Harassment Sexually offensive jokes or comments Pressuring someone for a date or relation Whistling or rude noises Lewd or suggestive remarks Asking about sexual experiences, fantasies, or preferences Spreading sexual rumors Insult Harassment : Insult Harassment Comments about a person’s body Spreading sexual rumors Comments about a person’s body Conversation with sexual overtones Telephone calls of sexual nature Calling people sexually oriented names Unwelcome Behavior Harassment : Unwelcome Behavior Harassment Constantly inviting you for drinks, dinner Invading your personal space Making obvious sexual gestures at you Questioning your personal/sexual life Writing/sending sexually offensive information Unwelcome Behavior Harassment : Unwelcome Behavior Harassment Kissing you without consent Touching/grabbing body Exerting subtle pressure to coerce you into sexual interactions Creates a hostile environment toward men or women Type #1 Quid Pro Quo : Type #1 Quid Pro Quo “This for that” Results in tangible employment action Supervisor to subordinate Sexual cooperation or fired Influence employment actions Type #2 Hostile Environment : Type #2 Hostile Environment Gender-based unwelcome conduct Anyone employee interacts with on job Behaviors must be severe or pervasive Behaviors based on employee’s gender Off-color jokes Sexual activity discussions Demeaning/inappropriate terms (babe) Indecent gestures Many times it is not the intention of the accused to sexually harass; however sexual harassment is based on: HOW THE BEHAVIOR AFFECTS OTHERS! : Many times it is not the intention of the accused to sexually harass; however sexual harassment is based on: HOW THE BEHAVIOR AFFECTS OTHERS! Legality : Legality Form of discrimination Civil Rights Act of 1964 Company held responsible Organization liable if harasser is supervisor How harassed feels? : How harassed feels? Powerlessness Helplessness Guilt Anger Self-blame Depression Lowered self-esteem Isolation Rejection by peers Concern Mental well-being Physical well-being Effects: Educational Environment : Effects: Educational Environment Inability to concentrate Lower grades/withdrawal from courses Changing majors Absenteeism Dropping out of school Effects: Workplace : Effects: Workplace Decreased productivity Denial of advancement and/or benefits Retaliation by harasser Loss of income or job What to do if harassed : What to do if harassed Clearly say “no” and that the behavior offends you Keep good notes Consult your company policy on sexual harassment Report your harassment case Consult a supervisor or human resource manager Keep a written record – paper trail Allow your company to operate within their grievance policy File an EEOC complaint with the government The 5 W’s for Your Records : The 5 W’s for Your Records Who did it? What did they do/say? Where did the incident take place? When did the incident take place? Witnesses around? Occurrences : Occurrences 4 out of 5 students experienced some form of harassment during their school life 6k EEOC filings in 1990. 15k in 1996. 280% increase Most cases go unreported Women (due to harassment) 9 times more likely to quit jobs 5 times more likely to transfer 3 times more likely to lose job More Occurrences : More Occurrences Student cases 89% - inappropriate sexual comments, gestures 83% - touched, grabbed, or pinched 40% - incident occurred daily at school 50% of women reported being harassed 22% told someone about situation Federal Worker Cases 44% women experienced 19% men experienced $327 million estimated cost to government Television Occurrences : Television Occurrences Television 84% contain one incident Average 3.4 incidents 0 Cases labeled as sexual harassment Example: The show, The Office pokes fun at inappropriate office behavior, but never addresses the reality of the issues Implies actions not serious Victims are not affected Harassment prevented if victims resist Real or Fiction : Real or Fiction Top executives at the Custom Companies trucking company in Illinois “practiced sexual harassment of female employees,” including inappropriate touching and sexual jokes. The women were also “required to entertain Customer Companies’ customers and potential clients at a number of strip clubs on Kingsbury Street in Chicago.” REAL : REAL The women were granted more than $1 million in damages! Real or Fiction : Real or Fiction Koko the gorilla, residing at The Gorilla Foundation in Woodside California, has been involved in a sexual harassment case. Former gorilla caretakers were forced to expose their breasts to the gorilla in order to indulge her fetish. They were fired when they refused to show their breasts to the gorilla. REAL : REAL Sued for $1 million in damages for sexual discrimination and wrongful termination Settled with the foundation Real or Fiction : Real or Fiction An employee, along with some co-workers, at the Eveleth Taconite Co. mine in Minnesota during the 1970’s and 1980’s claim they were harassed by male workers in a sexual threatening manner. The employee claims her car tires were slashed and the company refused to pay for replacements. REAL : REAL Trial lasted well into the 1990’s Settled for $3.5 million 2005 movie North County Starring Charlize Theron Avoid Being a Harasser : Avoid Being a Harasser Remember, you may think you are being funny and not intend to offend, but you NEVER know how people may react! Do not tell dirty, racist, sexist or ethnic jokes. Do not engage in sexual innuendo or cantering on the job. Know where to touch (arms and shoulders only) Avoid co-worker’s who solicit sexual conduct or comments If you need to say, “I hope this doesn’t offend anyone…” – then SAY NO MORE!!! You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace nhhs09 Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 1364 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (4) Dislike it (0) Added: April 22, 2010 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 1 Presentation Description This slideshow helps students understand the definition of sexual harassment, how it is portrayed on TV, the types of sexual harassment, how it affects education/employment, court cases, what to do if they feel harassment has occurred, and how to avoid being the harasser. Comments Posting comment... By: amedina66 (23 month(s) ago) We are a Disabled Veteran Enterorise and we are limited on funds. 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Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript Slide 1: Sexual Harassment General Description : General Description Unwelcomed sexual advances, requests for sexual favors Verbal or physical harassment of sexual nature Offensive remarks about a person’s sex Creates hostile or offensive work environment General Description : General Description Victims are both male and female Victims can be of same sex Victim can be a third party Harasser can be supervisor, co-worker, client, customer Harasser can be a peer Physical Harassment : Physical Harassment Pinching, fondling, gesturing Standing closer than appropriate or necessary Touching or rubbing against a person Grabbing, cornering, mauling Blocking a person’s path Visual Harassment : Visual Harassment Making sexually suggestive gestures Staring at someone’s body Touching or exposing oneself Sexually oriented notes, emails, texts Leering, winking, throwing kisses, licking lips Sexually explicit or derogatory photos, drawings, cartoons, trinkets Insult Harassment : Insult Harassment Sexually offensive jokes or comments Pressuring someone for a date or relation Whistling or rude noises Lewd or suggestive remarks Asking about sexual experiences, fantasies, or preferences Spreading sexual rumors Insult Harassment : Insult Harassment Comments about a person’s body Spreading sexual rumors Comments about a person’s body Conversation with sexual overtones Telephone calls of sexual nature Calling people sexually oriented names Unwelcome Behavior Harassment : Unwelcome Behavior Harassment Constantly inviting you for drinks, dinner Invading your personal space Making obvious sexual gestures at you Questioning your personal/sexual life Writing/sending sexually offensive information Unwelcome Behavior Harassment : Unwelcome Behavior Harassment Kissing you without consent Touching/grabbing body Exerting subtle pressure to coerce you into sexual interactions Creates a hostile environment toward men or women Type #1 Quid Pro Quo : Type #1 Quid Pro Quo “This for that” Results in tangible employment action Supervisor to subordinate Sexual cooperation or fired Influence employment actions Type #2 Hostile Environment : Type #2 Hostile Environment Gender-based unwelcome conduct Anyone employee interacts with on job Behaviors must be severe or pervasive Behaviors based on employee’s gender Off-color jokes Sexual activity discussions Demeaning/inappropriate terms (babe) Indecent gestures Many times it is not the intention of the accused to sexually harass; however sexual harassment is based on: HOW THE BEHAVIOR AFFECTS OTHERS! : Many times it is not the intention of the accused to sexually harass; however sexual harassment is based on: HOW THE BEHAVIOR AFFECTS OTHERS! Legality : Legality Form of discrimination Civil Rights Act of 1964 Company held responsible Organization liable if harasser is supervisor How harassed feels? : How harassed feels? Powerlessness Helplessness Guilt Anger Self-blame Depression Lowered self-esteem Isolation Rejection by peers Concern Mental well-being Physical well-being Effects: Educational Environment : Effects: Educational Environment Inability to concentrate Lower grades/withdrawal from courses Changing majors Absenteeism Dropping out of school Effects: Workplace : Effects: Workplace Decreased productivity Denial of advancement and/or benefits Retaliation by harasser Loss of income or job What to do if harassed : What to do if harassed Clearly say “no” and that the behavior offends you Keep good notes Consult your company policy on sexual harassment Report your harassment case Consult a supervisor or human resource manager Keep a written record – paper trail Allow your company to operate within their grievance policy File an EEOC complaint with the government The 5 W’s for Your Records : The 5 W’s for Your Records Who did it? What did they do/say? Where did the incident take place? When did the incident take place? Witnesses around? Occurrences : Occurrences 4 out of 5 students experienced some form of harassment during their school life 6k EEOC filings in 1990. 15k in 1996. 280% increase Most cases go unreported Women (due to harassment) 9 times more likely to quit jobs 5 times more likely to transfer 3 times more likely to lose job More Occurrences : More Occurrences Student cases 89% - inappropriate sexual comments, gestures 83% - touched, grabbed, or pinched 40% - incident occurred daily at school 50% of women reported being harassed 22% told someone about situation Federal Worker Cases 44% women experienced 19% men experienced $327 million estimated cost to government Television Occurrences : Television Occurrences Television 84% contain one incident Average 3.4 incidents 0 Cases labeled as sexual harassment Example: The show, The Office pokes fun at inappropriate office behavior, but never addresses the reality of the issues Implies actions not serious Victims are not affected Harassment prevented if victims resist Real or Fiction : Real or Fiction Top executives at the Custom Companies trucking company in Illinois “practiced sexual harassment of female employees,” including inappropriate touching and sexual jokes. The women were also “required to entertain Customer Companies’ customers and potential clients at a number of strip clubs on Kingsbury Street in Chicago.” REAL : REAL The women were granted more than $1 million in damages! Real or Fiction : Real or Fiction Koko the gorilla, residing at The Gorilla Foundation in Woodside California, has been involved in a sexual harassment case. Former gorilla caretakers were forced to expose their breasts to the gorilla in order to indulge her fetish. They were fired when they refused to show their breasts to the gorilla. REAL : REAL Sued for $1 million in damages for sexual discrimination and wrongful termination Settled with the foundation Real or Fiction : Real or Fiction An employee, along with some co-workers, at the Eveleth Taconite Co. mine in Minnesota during the 1970’s and 1980’s claim they were harassed by male workers in a sexual threatening manner. The employee claims her car tires were slashed and the company refused to pay for replacements. REAL : REAL Trial lasted well into the 1990’s Settled for $3.5 million 2005 movie North County Starring Charlize Theron Avoid Being a Harasser : Avoid Being a Harasser Remember, you may think you are being funny and not intend to offend, but you NEVER know how people may react! Do not tell dirty, racist, sexist or ethnic jokes. Do not engage in sexual innuendo or cantering on the job. Know where to touch (arms and shoulders only) Avoid co-worker’s who solicit sexual conduct or comments If you need to say, “I hope this doesn’t offend anyone…” – then SAY NO MORE!!!