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Sexual Harassment Training:
Misconceptions About Sexual Harassment Classes

Sexual harassment is commonly perceived as a problem that used to affect women, but no longer exists; however, this is not true. Not only is it still a pervasive problem in America's workforce, but men can be victimized, as well. According to statistics from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), there were 12,025 charges of sexual harassment filed in 2006. Of those charges, 15.4% were filed by men.

Males

Frequently, men who fail to meet societal norms or stereotypes of their gender are targets for harassment. For example, if a male employee does not watch the football game that all of his male co-workers are discussing, his masculinity may be brought into question.

In most cases of male sexual harassment claims, the victimized worker suffered because of a perceived "feminine" trait-such as appearance, an interest in fashion, or an affinity for shopping. Although studies have primarily focused on female victims, recent polls suggest that sexual harassment of males may occur more often than reports indicate.

Females

While some women may be ostracized because of a perceived "masculine" trait, most women are subjected to different forms of sexual harassment. Frequently, women are harassed by their male co-workers, who may make repeated sexual advances, implications, jokes, body language, comments, or physical contact.

Resolution

If you or someone you know has been the victim of sexual harassment in the workplace, there are a number of ways to resolve the problem, including:

o Direct confrontation - Because most offenders are not aware that their behavior is wrong, directly confronting them about the problem may result in behavioral modification.

o Consulting a superior - If you are uncomfortable directly addressing the offender, consult a superior about your problem.

o Human Resources - If you do not feel comfortable consulting either the offender or a superior, contact the human resources representative at your job.

After a complaint has been made, your company should conduct an investigation of the claim. This investigation may entail interviews with all involved parties and the gathering of evidence. If the offending party is found guilty, the company should take properly disciplinary action to ensure that it does not happen again.

If your company fails to resolve complaints of sexual harassment amongst co-workers, the victimized party may be able to take legal action against both the offender and the negligent business.

Source: Joseph Devine www.ezinearticles.com