Patient’s family or friends<\/td> 19%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSexual Harassment Incidents Against Women by Location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Workers in rural places are more than 40% more likely<\/strong> to encounter sexual harassment compared to others. [15] [8] <\/p>\n\n\n\nArea<\/th> Percentage encountering sexual harassment<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Rural<\/td> 26%<\/td><\/tr> Urban<\/td> 21%<\/td><\/tr> Sub-urban<\/td> 18%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSexual Harassment at Workplace by Age Group<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Incidents of sexual assault and harassment are more prevalent among younger women<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n17% of employees of the 18-34 age group report such incidents. [5] <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhich Situations Are Associated With Higher Rates of Sexual Harassment? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n Women relying on tips<\/strong> as their primary income source are twice as likely to face sexual harassment, including from customers. <\/p>\n\n\n\nAround 76% of tipped workers<\/strong> face sexual harassment.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMoreover, many victims report that managers were aware of the harassment but either did nothing to stop it or were involved in the inappropriate behaviour themselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other environments are – <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nIsolated spaces<\/strong>. Workers like janitors, domestic helpers, agricultural employees, hotel workers and basically everyone who works in a secluded space report higher rates of assault and sexual harassment. <\/li>\n\n\n\nMale-dominated industries<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\nThose without legal immigration status<\/strong> or holding temporary work visas<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\nWork in settings with significant power imbalances<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\nHow Are Employees Harassed at Work? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n I know this question might seem obvious to you because many people think that only physical touches are included in sexual harassment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But it’s not like that\u2014any type of sexual advancement, whether verbal or physical, is counted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So now, let\u2019s discuss how employees are harassed – <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nOver 80% of employees<\/strong> had experienced workplace sexual harassment via verbal comments<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\nAbout 44%<\/strong> had experienced unwanted physical touch<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\nApproximately 25%<\/strong> had been sent sexually obscene emails or text messages<\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\nWho is Responsible for Sexual Harassment at Work? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n Nearly 30% of employees<\/strong> reported that more than one person sexually harassed them<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n28%<\/strong> specifically mention harassment by their boss<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nHow Does Sexual Harassment Affect Employees? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n Half of women and 60% of men who have experienced sexual harassment at their workplace agree that it hurt their careers. [8] <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, the repercussions extend far beyond career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Employees who undergo such harassment are more likely to report increased financial stress<\/strong>, diminished job satisfaction<\/strong>, and an increased likelihood of resigning<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n31%<\/strong> even report feeling anxious and depressed<\/strong>. Sometimes, they leave their houses<\/strong>, abandon hobbies<\/strong> and stop interacting<\/strong> with their community.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHowever, the percentage of employees experiencing these ramifications varies. You can see that in the graph – <\/p>\n\n\n\nHow Were Victims Treated When They Filed Sexual Harassment Complaints? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n 73% were treated with respect<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTreated with dignity<\/th> The percentage of people who feel so<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Strongly agree<\/td> 32%<\/td><\/tr> Agree<\/td> 41%<\/td><\/tr> Neutral<\/td> 11%<\/td><\/tr> Disagree<\/td> 11%<\/td><\/tr> Strongly disagree<\/td> 7%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n52%<\/strong> felt that communication<\/strong> with them during the investigation was good<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCommunication was good<\/th> The percentage of victims who feel so<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Strongly agree<\/td> 24%<\/td><\/tr> Agree<\/td> 32%<\/td><\/tr> Neutral<\/td> 20%<\/td><\/tr> Disagree<\/td> 16%<\/td><\/tr> Strongly disagree<\/td> 7%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhy Do Employees Chose Not to Report Sexual Harassment? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n There are many reasons behind employees choosing not to report sexual harassment incidents. A rundown of those reasons are – <\/p>\n\n\n\n
40% didn\u2019t want to be labelled a troublemaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
18% were afraid to lose their job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
22% reported that it was their word against the harasser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Others didn\u2019t believe in HR. 80% of those employees who filed a sexual harassment claim said that their situation did not change. For 16%, the situation worsened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This makes 39% of employees feel their issues will not be addressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
46% fear potential retaliation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes, the owners and higher authority people do the same thing, making victims assume it is normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do Employees Feel Heard When They Report Sexual Harassment? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n 27%<\/strong> of those who reported sexual harassment said they didn’t know if it was ever investigated<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n53% of men and only 30% of women agreed that their employer handled the incident properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of those who reported, 76% said the issue was resolved, 26.29%<\/strong> said the person stopped<\/strong> the harassment, and 21% said the person was fired<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDo Harassers At the Workplace Get Punished? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n Well, there is no one-word answer for this. In some cases, they get punished; in others, the victim gets punished – of course, not directly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then how? This is the answer – <\/p>\n\n\n\n
55%<\/strong> of sexual harassment victims face retaliation<\/strong> after speaking up.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTalking about harasser – <\/p>\n\n\n\n
95% go unpunished<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n