I asked that because I feel that sexual harassment against men is not seen in the same light as women. I have seen women make comments to a guy such as seeing him with no clothes on and some even going to as bold as grabbing him and touching his private areas however if a guy even makes a comment to a woman such as she is hot. It is sexual harassment. If women really want equality in the workforce why arent they treaten equally as well for offenses such as these by society and the law?
2007-03-10 13:43:55 · 17 answers · asked by Mike 1 in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
Yes
2007-03-11 06:33:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
To even assume that a man being sexually harrassed is not the same Is sexual harrassment! The law is the same for men as for women. People of the same race can discriminate against those of the same race as well. People generally assume that a man can handle his own business. No means no, no matter who it is that is doing or saying something that is distasteful. They can be reported to Human resources, supervisors etc... they only get away with for as long as you allow it to happen. It makes for a hostile work environment.
It has not been that long ago that the contention was held that there were no female stalkers or pedophiles either!
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2007-03-10 23:50:28 · answer #2 · answered by ShadowCat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both sexes should be protected equally by the laws regarding harassment, and I believe that if a man did take a woman to court over the matter it would be treated just as seriously as a woman taking a man to court. I think, though that either most men are too embarrassed to admit that they've been harrassed, or to them it's not harrassment, but enjoyable! I think some men actually like the attention they get, makes them feel wanted, where women feel like they're at risk of being overpowered, because we know men are bigger and stronger. Over the years, I have personally recieved many comments that, to some women, would be considered offensive, and have shrugged them off as a bit of a laugh, so not all women yell rape at the drop of a hat. In fact, I think very few women want to accuse someone of harrassment.
2007-03-10 21:53:57 · answer #3 · answered by CheeseFest 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The answer to your question is YES. It is a social clitch. In the past, the only harrassment issues discussed rutinely, were male over female cases. Only recently, with the more open discussion of these issues, have men come forward to complain of female harrassment. Some of these cases may be thrown out as purely retalilatory motions against women, but there is probably some credance to some cases. Harassment occures whenever one person forces him, or herself upon another person when those motions are not wanted by victum. This is a very grey area in that how do you define flirtation. Many of us love to flirt, but when do you go beyond casual flirtation? What line becomes harassment? Each person will answer these questions differantly on differant days. Good Luck!!!!!!
2007-03-10 22:39:20 · answer #4 · answered by Paully S 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think that you are right to a degree because I have experienced it myself. Both from a female as well as being harassed in reguards to my sexual orientation, which I think is the same thing as sexual harassment. I think that both men and women should be equally protected against such things. But just as when I was in school, they always treat boys differently and it just isn't right! That's all I have to say about that!
2007-03-10 21:51:32 · answer #5 · answered by the_watcher_waits 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No. Women are not the only ones that can be harassed, but women do seem to have the upper hand when it comes to this subject. I honestly couldn't tell you why, I guess they just figure guys have 'tough skin' and can just.. deal with it. Which isn't right. No matter what sex, age, size, race, etc you are you can still be sexually harassed and more people need to realize that. It isn't just women that need protection from sexual harassment, men do too. It might be a little harder for men to get through to someone when they fall victim to sexual harassment, but all you have to do is keep telling someone. Eventually, you'll get someone to listen.
2007-03-10 21:57:15 · answer #6 · answered by Tabby 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋
In American society men are seen as the strong ones. People simply don't think a man can be raped or a woman is capable of any violent crime like child molestation or harrassment to men simply because they are women. It's a double standard.
2007-03-11 10:33:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sexual harrassment laws and the training you receive at work is not made to protect men... OR Women!!!
It's made to protect the employer at this point. If you are male or female, and pull some crazy crap like that... then they can fire you and maybe hire someone cheaper. They can also avoid a nasty lawsuit by firing you! Which is really what they care about!
2007-03-10 21:53:39 · answer #8 · answered by Melissa Me 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The laws apply equally to men. It's a social problem though. Men are judged differently by their peers. Complaining is considered weak. It stinks and I feel for you.
2007-03-10 23:43:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
men and women are very different both physically and psychologically. This question came in mind only because you believed the media rhetorics of man and woman being equal in all respect, This is biggest lie that has been fed to us for last two centuries consistently.
2007-03-11 01:43:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋