Far Too Many Victims of Sexual Harassment Still Stay Silent
Tuesday, November 28th, 2017 -- 8:04 AM
(AP) -A spate of recent public revelations, including the spontaneous #metoo discussions on social media, is emboldening many victims of sexual harassment to speak up, but many still remain silent.Up to 85 percent of women have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace and many men as well according to a report released in 2016 by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Common responses to harassment include: avoiding the harasser, downplaying the gravity of the situation or attempting to ignore or endure the behavior. The least common response? Taking formal action ??" either reporting their harassment internally or by filing a formal complaint.
In fact, 70 percent of men or women who experienced workplace harassment "never even talked with a supervisor, manager or union representative about it," according to the EEOC report. So, why don’t they report it? The top reason is a fear of retaliation ??" either by the harasser or their employer.
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