Sexual Harassment Solutions

Imagine a world without any form of sexual harassment. Where people could go out and work or go to the movies without having to worry about something happening, without all the controversy and confusion. People do not know the differences between sexual harassment, sexual abuse and rape. Others might not understand why it is done and possibly how it can be dealt with. Sexual harassment is a serious topic that needs to be talked about to teach people the differences before accusations come to play.

Some do not understand what sexual harassment is and what it is all about. The definition of sexual harassment is “unwelcome gender-based treatment of individuals in workplaces and other arenas” (Haas). This is something serious. This is not

There are indeed, solutions and reductions for this problem. “The simplest and most effective way to put an end to harassment in most instances is to ask or tell the person to stop. This just-say-knock-it-off tactic worked for 61% of the women who tried it, according to the Merit Systems Survey” (Thistlewaite). Just keep saying no. It might not work for everybody but the need to try is very important in being in a situation as dangerous as that. Although, this is pointing fingers, men are more common to harass a women than the other way around. It is said that if men just re-evaluate their thought process then it could happen less (Thistlewaite). If it is more likely a man harass a woman, if they mature themselves and rethink the situation, it is possible for the percentage of sexual harassment cases could go down. Although, for some people it is not that easy. Some of these incidents might not all be reported or even looked into enough. “If a victim of or witness to harassment lodges an official complaint, there must be an immediate response… but if he or she is accused, or the employee feels uncomfortable talking to supervisor, or personal specialist can do the job. Sometimes a full-fledged investigation may be necessary” (Thistlewaite). It can be agreed that these reports never always come to the surface and it is not being handled in an appropriate way if it keeps happening this much. What this is, is not something to brush off and be okay with. Report it. All the controversy and confusion with sexual harassment, sexual assault and rape has been cleared. Knowing the differences between them, how to stop them, what it looks like and what it all means is very helpful when it comes down to it. Bring this to use, it might help in the long run. You never know, you might even save someone’s life… or even your