Sexual harassment can happen in a workplace or other
professional or social situations. It typically involves one or more men making
unwanted sexual advances or making obscene remarks to a cis or trans gender
woman. Because of the prevalence of sexual harassment
in work settings and subsequent lawsuits and protests, many companies and
universities have instituted sexual harassment trainings. Recent research suggests
that the “let’s cover our liability” approach to sexual harassment by employers
is not reducing sexual harassment and may, in fact, result in men being less capable of perceiving
inappropriate behavior and more likely to blame victims (Levin 2016).
What is wrong with the training?
Researcher Lauren Edelman suggests that trainings typically use cartoonish and unrealistic
examples that erode the seriousness of sexual harassment. Edelman suggests that
we need more research on the effectiveness of sexual harassment training and
need to develop other methods for promoting prevention, including how sexual
harassment cases are handled, promoting women in leadership, and reducing
gender inequality in the workplace.
Martha Thompson
IMPACT
Chicago Self-Defense Instructor
National
Women’s Martial Arts Certified Self-Defense Instructor
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