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Understanding Sexual Harassment

Understanding Sexual Harassment. A Work Based Learning Center Presentation Brad Boyles. Objectives Pre-Test Introductions Definition Steps in Defining Sexual Harassment Legality Who Can Be Harassers/Harassed Post-Test Teen Sexual Harassment At Work Questions. Objectives.

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Understanding Sexual Harassment

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  1. Understanding Sexual Harassment A Work Based Learning Center Presentation Brad Boyles

  2. Objectives Pre-Test Introductions Definition Steps in Defining Sexual Harassment Legality Who Can Be Harassers/Harassed Post-Test Teen Sexual Harassment At Work Questions

  3. Objectives Understand the many forms of sexual harassment and the effects it can have on the workplace Learn the legal definition of sexual harassment and how the issue is handled Address unwelcome behavior and create a positive, supportive workplace

  4. Pre-Test • Where can sexual harassment occur? • School • Workplace • Public • All of the above • Sexual harassment can include all of the following EXCEPT: • Unwelcome touching • Staring or leering • Suggestive comments or jokes • Encouraging good work • Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of: • 1950 • 1964 • 1970 • 1984

  5. Exploring Sexual Harassment • Sexual harassment happens in the workplace. • It happens in schools. • It might have happened to you. What is sexual harassment?

  6. Let’s find out… • A boy bumps into a girl and then brushes against her front, but it seems to be deliberate because he’s done it to her before. She reacts sharply and pushes him away. He laughs and says, “It was only an accident!” Is this behavior sexual harassment?

  7. Situation two… • A boy and girl are hugging each other. She laughs and tells him that he’s only after one thing. He laughs, pulls her closer and kisses her. It is clear that they like each other. Is this behavior sexual harassment?

  8. Situation three… • A girl approaches a group of girls. They turn away and ignore her, and exclude her from their group, saying “We don’t want a lezzo like you with us.” Is this behavior sexual harassment?

  9. Situation four… • A group of students graffiti comments in the boys’ toilet about another girl and her sexual experiences. Is this behavior sexual harassment?

  10. Situation five… • You have been trying to avoid contact with the assistant manager at work because he keeps asking you to go out on a date with him. Today, he cornered you and told you that he would not recommend you for a raise until you go out with him. Is this behavior sexual harassment?

  11. Sexual harassment is any unwelcome sexual behavior which makes a person feel offended, humiliated or intimidated. Definition…

  12. Unwanted or unwelcome sexual behavior may include: • Unwelcome touching • Staring or leering • Suggestive comments or jokes • Sexually explicit pictures, posters, screensavers, calendars

  13. It may also include: • Unwanted invitations to date • Requests for sex • Intrusive questions • Insults, name-calling or taunts based on sex • Derogatory graffiti • Sexually explicit e-mails or text messages

  14. Still unsure? Apply these steps.

  15. What’s so wrong about sexual harassment? • Sexual harassment is a form of bullying • Degrading comments hurt others • Using insults is a way of exerting power over another person • People have the right to feel safe in school and at work

  16. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Sexual Harassment is illegal.

  17. Unwelcome sexual behavior is considered harassment when … it interferes with an individual’s work performance it creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment rejection of this conduct affects an individuals employment

  18. Victims can be • Women or men • The same sex as the harasser • Anyone affected by the offensive conduct

  19. Harassers can be • Male or female • Young or old • Your classmates or co-workers • Your supervisor or boss

  20. Unlawful sexual harassment • may occur without economic injury to or discharge of the victim The harasser’s conduct must be unwelcome.

  21. What can you do? • Help create school and work places free from harassment • Make people aware by confronting offensive behavior • Get help from a teacher, friend, principal or supervisor • Contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

  22. Let’s find out… • A boy bumps into a girl and then brushes against her front, but it seems to be deliberate because he’s done it to her before. She reacts sharply and pushes him away. He laughs and says, “It was only an accident!” Is this behavior sexual harassment? YES

  23. Situation two… • A boy and girl are hugging each other. She laughs and tells him that he’s only after one thing. He laughs, pulls her closer and kisses her. It is clear that they like each other. Is this behavior sexual harassment? NO

  24. Situation three… • A girl approaches a group of girls. They turn away and ignore her, and exclude her from their group, saying “We don’t want a lezzo like you with us.” Is this behavior sexual harassment? YES

  25. Situation four… • A group of students graffiti comments in the boys’ toilet about another girl and her sexual experiences. Is this behavior sexual harassment? YES

  26. Situation five… • You have been trying to avoid contact with the assistant manager at work because he keeps asking you to go out on a date with him. Today, he cornered you and told you that he would not recommend you for a raise until you go out with him. Is this behavior sexual harassment? YES

  27. Post-Test • Where can sexual harassment occur? D. All of the above • Sexual harassment can include all of the following EXCEPT: D. Encouraging good work • Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of: B.1964

  28. Teen Sexual Harassment at Work

  29. You may learn more about this topic at the following websites: www.eeoc.gov/facts/fs-sex.html www.eeoc.gov/types/facts/fs-sex.html http://www.hreoc.gov.au/youthchallenge/unit4/teaching.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovIsy-NVHh4

  30. Sexual Harassment Brochure Project • Using Publisher, you and a partner will design a brochure an employer could use to provide basic information about sexual harassment. • Use information from this PowerPoint and further information from the internet. • In the brochure you must provide: • Definition of sexual harassment • Steps in Determining Sexual Harassment • Appropriate laws • Who Can Be Victims • Who can Be Harassers • What To Do If You’re Being Harassed

  31. Grading Rubric • Definition of sexual harassment 10 pts • Steps in Determining Sexual Harassment 10 pts • Appropriate laws 10 pts • Who Can Be Victims 10 pts • Who can Be Harassers 10 pts • What To Do If You’re Being Harassed 10 pts • Design of Brochure (3 panel) 10 pts • Include Employer Information 10 pts • Group Evaluation 20 pts 100 pts

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