Sexual Harassment in the Work
Place
Park University
Luis Rey
RUNNING HEAD: SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE
Abstract
This essay focuses on sexual harassment in the workplace with women suffering the most from
both sexes. As increasing numbers of women have joined the labor force over the last 30 years,
their vulnerability has too increased to unwanted attention at work. Sexual harassment in the
workplaces is acknowledged as a serious issue, as an occupational problem and a violation of
human rights.
Introduction
Sexual harassment against women in the workplace is becoming more of a problem for
everyone. Women are at a disadvantage at times on account of their femininity. Men take
advantage of it and apply pressure on them to have an affair with them or some sort of sexual
relationship. They trouble them in many ways; make verbal and physical gestures inviting them
to compromise with them. Lawsuits filed by women, negative publicity in the media, decline in
productivity occur as business establishments fail to take pro-active measures to eradicate sexual
harassment in their places of work. This research essay will focus on the history, definition,
negative effect on both the victim and offender, and preventative measures to take in the event of
sexual harassment, and an analysis. Sexual harassment in the workplace is a problem being
addressed in many societies today and feminists have raised concern regarding this burning issue
(Eamitabh, 2010). With this, women are standing firm on this issue to see an end to it and to also
see offenders bearing the full weight of the law.
History of Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is one form of sexual discrimination prohibited under federal law. The 1964
Act does not specifically mention sexual harassment but did make it illegal to bar employment
based on sex, race, creed, or national origin. Subsequent codes have defined sexual harassment
and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is responsible for the administration
