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Sexual Harassment

Authors: Lucy Matsayi Aji; Naomi Nuhu Adamu; Vivian Azumi Kefas; Augustina Godwin; Chrispina Garba Hassan;

Sexual Harassment

Abstract

Sexual harassment is a form of harassment that involves unwelcome sexual advances, comments, demand for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical behavior of a sexual nature. It is a violation of a person’s dignity and can create a hostile, intimidating, or offensive environment. Sexual harassment can occur in various settings, including workplaces, schools, public spaces, or online platforms. It can be perpetrated by individuals of any gender against individuals of any gender. Both men and women can be victims or perpetrators of sexual harassment. The forms of sexual harassment include unwelcome sexual advances, persistent and unwanted sexual comments, jokes, or gestures, displaying or sharing sexually explicit images, using power or authority to pressure someone into sexual activity. It is also crucial to recognize that the impact of sexual harassment goes beyond the immediate incident and can have long-lasting effects on the victim’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Many countries have laws and policies in place to address and prevent sexual harassment. Some of the coping strategies for victims may include, encouraging the victim to speak up, provide support, seeking assistance from organizations specializing in handling such cases, such as counselors, psychologist, human resources departments, help lines, or legal services.

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popularity
This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network.
BIP!Popularity provided by BIP!
influence
This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).
BIP!Influence provided by BIP!
impulse
This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network.
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