What would be the straw that broke the camel's back in regard to sexual harassment in the workplace? What would be the deciding factor to make you go to management to report the offender? What if the offender *was* management?
I would like to hear some opinions on this topic. It seems that even though most women would say they would never tolerate it, a lot of them do. (not excluding men, but I am not working in that direction really)
I have had it happen to me in different ways, subtle and not-so-subtle, and I believe a lot of women have as well. Do you think there is a generation gap of sorts in regard to the mindset about sexual harassment? I remember telling my mother about a weird situation at my job a long time ago...how the manager used to say very off-color things, come up behind and give creepy backrubs...touch my hair...lots of things. She shocked me when she said, "Oh, honey, if I had a nickel for every time some man pinched my butt at work or said something out of line, I'd be a wealthy woman"
Do you think women should be responsible for changing their attitude and appearance at work to make themselves less attractive to a creep? I'm not defending a girl who would go to work in a super short miniskirt and no underwear with a low cut blouse and no bra. That's just plain irresponsible. But what about someone who goes to work in jeans, boots and a t-shirt? Should she deliberately make herself unattractive however she can? Should she become hateful and nasty to ensure no creeps would take her naturally friendly disposition the wrong way?
I would also be interested in the opinions of men on this subject, even though my focus is women.
I would like to hear some opinions on this topic. It seems that even though most women would say they would never tolerate it, a lot of them do. (not excluding men, but I am not working in that direction really)
I have had it happen to me in different ways, subtle and not-so-subtle, and I believe a lot of women have as well. Do you think there is a generation gap of sorts in regard to the mindset about sexual harassment? I remember telling my mother about a weird situation at my job a long time ago...how the manager used to say very off-color things, come up behind and give creepy backrubs...touch my hair...lots of things. She shocked me when she said, "Oh, honey, if I had a nickel for every time some man pinched my butt at work or said something out of line, I'd be a wealthy woman"
Do you think women should be responsible for changing their attitude and appearance at work to make themselves less attractive to a creep? I'm not defending a girl who would go to work in a super short miniskirt and no underwear with a low cut blouse and no bra. That's just plain irresponsible. But what about someone who goes to work in jeans, boots and a t-shirt? Should she deliberately make herself unattractive however she can? Should she become hateful and nasty to ensure no creeps would take her naturally friendly disposition the wrong way?
I would also be interested in the opinions of men on this subject, even though my focus is women.