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sexual harassment
[ sek-shoo-uhl huh-ras-muhnt, har-uhs-muhnt ]
noun
- unwelcome sexual advances, either verbal or physical, especially by someone with power or authority:
Employees complained about a corporate culture that turned a blind eye to discrimination, microaggressions, and sexual harassment.
sexual harassment
noun
- the persistent unwelcome directing of sexual remarks and looks, and unnecessary physical contact at a person, usually a woman, esp in the workplace
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of sexual harassment1
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Campaign group Surviving in Scrubs, founded by two doctors who aim to highlight sexism, sexual harassment and sexual violence in the healthcare workforce, told the BBC it was "appalled" by the ruling.
Alongside sex ratio discrimination, Indian sportswomen face multiple other challenges,, external including under-funded sport and sexual harassment and assault.
But the office also tackles complex cases involving discrimination or bullying, as well as sexual harassment and assault.
On Dec. 20, Lively filed a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department, followed days later by a lawsuit in New York federal court, accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment and misconduct during the film’s production.
Akpoti-Uduaghan has taken legal action in an attempt to have her suspension overturned and plans to petition the Senate again with her sexual harassment allegations.
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