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Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other such verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitutes sexual harassment when submission to or rejection of this conduct explicitly or implicitly creates a hostile or offensive environment. The following are examples of sexual harassment and the effects it can have. | Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other such verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitutes sexual harassment when submission to or rejection of this conduct explicitly or implicitly creates a hostile or offensive environment. The following are examples of sexual harassment and the effects it can have. | ||
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Revision as of 16:10, 18 January 2008
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other such verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitutes sexual harassment when submission to or rejection of this conduct explicitly or implicitly creates a hostile or offensive environment. The following are examples of sexual harassment and the effects it can have.
Verbal Harassment
- Whistles
- Sexually explicit gestures
- Sexual innuendos
- Discussion of partner’s sexual inadequacy
- Comments about body parts
- Lewd and threatening comments
- Repeated belittling
- Pressure for dates
- Graphic descriptions of pornography
- Tales of sexual exploitation
- Inappropriate jokes
- Inappropriate invitations
- Public humiliation
- Obscene phone calls
Physical Harassment
- Leering
- Unwelcome touching/hugging/kissing
- Sexual sneak attacks—grabbing or pinching butt or breasts
- Sexual assault
- Stalking
- Indecent exposure
- Invading personal space
- Cornering
- Unwanted sexual advances
- Inappropriate gifts
Physical Effects
- Headaches
- Sexual problems
- Phobias/panic reactions
- Nightmares
- Weight fluctuations
- Lethargy
- Dermatological reactions
Psychological Effects
- Depression
- Denial
- Anger
- Insecurity
- Guilt
- Isolation
Work Related Effects
- Withdrawal
- Absenteeism
- Unfavorable performance
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