Sexual and non-sexual forms of gender harassment: a persistent problem in the world of work

Background Since it was recognised as a larger sociolegal phenomenon in the 1970s, a growing body of research suggests that sexual harassment at work, defined as unwanted conduct that has the purpose or effect of being intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive, has widespread negative consequences for employees, organisations and society at large.1 2 Because sexual harassment disproportionately affects women, occupational health research has focused on this specific facet of gender harassment and its impact on women’s well-being and health,3 while few studies have quantified the possible negative impact of sexual harassment directed at men.2 Furthermore, recent definitions and research offer greater recognition of various forms of gender-based harassment not limited to sexuality.2 4 Sexual and non-sexual forms of gender harassment in the Swedish working population In this issue of Occupational and Environmental Medicine,...
Source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine - Category: Occupational Health Authors: Tags: Commentary Source Type: research