Table Of ContentSexual Harassment
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Names: Reel, Justine J., author.
Title: Sexual harassment : your questions answered / Justine J. Reel.
Description: Santa Barbara : ABC-CLIO, 2021. | Series: Q&a health guides |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2021008316 (print) | LCCN 2021008317 (ebook) | ISBN
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Subjects: LCSH: Sexual harassment. | Sexual harassment—Psychological
aspects.
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This book is dedicated to all “survivors” of sexual harassment. The
#MeToo movement has given a voice to the many individuals who
have suffered in silence for too long. My own realization that I had
experienced sexual harassment as a college student during my coaching
internship energized and prompted me to act and advocate. In my
counseling practice, I have worked with many clients who have suffered
silently from bullying and sexual harassment. I commit to give voice to
victims of sexual harassment by speaking up and advocating for change.
Contents
Series Foreword xi
Acknowledgments xiii
Introduction xv
Guide to Health Literacy xvii
Common Misconceptions about Sexual Harassment xxv
Questions and Answers 1
Identifying Sexual Harassment 3
1. What is sexual harassment? 3
2. What is the difference between sexual harassment,
sexual assault, and sexual misconduct? 10
3. Where can sexual harassment occur? 12
4. What are the warning signs that someone you know
has been affected by sexual harassment? 16
5. How prevalent is sexual harassment in the United States? 18
6. How is sexual harassment viewed in countries around
the globe? 21
7. What are the laws against sexual harassment in the
United States? 23
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8. What does consent mean? 26
9. When were the first sexual harassment cases documented? 28
10. What are common characteristics of a harasser? 30
11. What are workplace romances? 34
Causes and Risk Factors 37
12. Why does sexual harassment occur? 37
13. Do both males and females experience sexual harassment? 38
14. Are certain groups of people more likely to experience
sexual harassment than others? 42
15. What do gender identity and sexual orientation have
to do with sexual harassment? 44
16. What does age have to do with sexual harassment? 46
17. What do race or ethnicity have to do with
sexual harassment? 50
18. Does being a victim of childhood abuse increase one’s
likelihood of experiencing sexual harassment as an adult? 52
19. What is victim blaming? 53
20. What is sex addiction? Is there a relationship between sex
addiction and sexual harassment? 54
Consequences and Effects 57
21. What are the physical effects associated with
sexual harassment? 57
22. What are the psychological/emotional effects associated
with sexual harassment? What role does sexual harassment
play in the development of eating disorders or other mental
health disorders? 59
23. How are academics impacted by sexual harassment? 61
24. How is one’s job performance and satisfaction impacted
by sexual harassment? 63
25. What are the economic effects associated with sexual
harassment? 64
26. What does it mean to be a “survivor” of sexual harassment? 65
27. How does sexual harassment impact the perpetrator? 67
Confronting and Preventing Sexual Harassment 71
28. How is sexual harassment detected or reported? 71
29. What are statutes of limitations? 73
30. What steps should I take if I’m being sexually harassed? 74
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31. What are the barriers to reporting sexual harassment?
Why don’t people report? 76
32. What resources are available for victims of
sexual harassment? 80
33. What support groups are available to help people who have
been victims of sexual harassment? 81
34. How can therapy help victims of sexual harassment? 82
35. What is the best way to help someone who may have
been a victim of sexual harassment? 84
36. What is bystander intervention? What should I do when
I witness sexual harassment? 85
37. How can sexual harassment be prevented at schools?
What educational strategies can be adopted? 87
38. How can I get involved in the cause to raise awareness
about sexual harassment? 89
39. How can individuals help build a culture of respect at
workplaces to prevent sexual harassment? 90
Sexual Harassment and Popular Culture 93
40. What role does the media play in the development of a
culture of sexual harassment? 93
41. What role do sports play in the development of a culture
that permits sexual harassment? 94
42. Which famous people/celebrities have reported
sexual harassment? 96
43. What is the #MeToo movement? What sparked
this movement? 97
44. How is “Time’s Up” the next step in the
#MeToo movement? 98
Case Studies 101
Glossary 115
Directory of Resources 119
Index 137
