A Work Based Learning Center Presentation

Brad Boyles

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Objectives Pre-Test Introductions Definition Steps in Defining

Sexual Harassment Legality Who Can Be

Harassers/Harassed Post-Test Teen Sexual

Harassment At Work Questions

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Understand the many forms of sexual harassment and the effects it can have on the workplace

Learn the legal definition of sexual harassment and how the issue is handled

Address unwelcome behavior and create a positive, supportive workplace

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Where can sexual harassment occur?A. SchoolB. WorkplaceC. PublicD. All of the above

Sexual harassment can include all of the following EXCEPT:A. Unwelcome touchingB. Staring or leeringC. Suggestive comments or jokesD. Encouraging good work

Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of:A. 1950B. 1964C. 1970D. 1984

Sexual harassment happens in the workplace.

It happens in schools. It might have

happened to you.

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What is sexual harassment?

A boy bumps into a girl and then brushes against her front, but it seems to be deliberate because he’s done it to her before. She reacts sharply and pushes him away. He laughs and says, “It was only an accident!”

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Is this behavior sexual harassment?

A boy and girl are hugging each other. She laughs and tells him that he’s only after one thing. He laughs, pulls her closer and kisses her. It is clear that they like each other.

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Is this behavior sexual harassment?

A girl approaches a group of girls. They turn away and ignore her, and exclude her from their group, saying “We don’t want a lezzo like you with us.”

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Is this behavior sexual harassment?

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A group of students graffiti comments in the boys’ toilet about another girl and her sexual experiences.

Is this behavior sexual harassment?

You have been trying to avoid contact with the assistant manager at work because he keeps asking you to go out on a date with him. Today, he cornered you and told you that he would not recommend you for a raise until you go out with him.

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Is this behavior sexualharassment?

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Definition…Definition…

Unwelcome touching Staring or leering Suggestive comments or

jokes Sexually explicit pictures,

posters, screensavers, calendars

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Unwanted invitations to date

Requests for sex Intrusive questions Insults, name-calling or

taunts based on sex Derogatory graffiti Sexually explicit e-mails

or text messages

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Sexual harassment is a form of bullying

Degrading comments hurt others Using insults is a way of exerting

power over another person People have the right to feelsafe in school and at work

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Sexual Harassment is illegal.

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it interferes with an individual’s work performance

it creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment

rejection of this conduct affects an individuals employment

Women or men The same sex as the

harasser Anyone affected by

the offensive conduct

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Male or female Young or old Your classmates or

co-workers Your supervisor or

boss

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may occur without economic injury to or discharge of the victim

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The harasser’s conduct must be unwelcome.

Help create school and work places free from harassment

Make people aware by confronting offensive behavior

Get help from a teacher, friend, principal or supervisor

Contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

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A boy bumps into a girl and then brushes against her front, but it seems to be deliberate because he’s done it to her before. She reacts sharply and pushes him away. He laughs and says, “It was only an accident!”

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Is this behavior sexual harassment? YES

A boy and girl are hugging each other. She laughs and tells him that he’s only after one thing. He laughs, pulls her closer and kisses her. It is clear that they like each other.

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Is this behavior sexual harassment? NO

A girl approaches a group of girls. They turn away and ignore her, and exclude her from their group, saying “We don’t want a lezzo like you with us.”

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Is this behavior sexual harassment? YES

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A group of students graffiti comments in the boys’ toilet about another girl and her sexual experiences.

Is this behavior sexual harassment?YES

You have been trying to avoid contact with the assistant manager at work because he keeps asking you to go out on a date with him. Today, he cornered you and told you that he would not recommend you for a raise until you go out with him.

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Is this behavior sexualharassment? YES

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Where can sexual harassment occur?

D. All of the above

Sexual harassment can include all of the following EXCEPT:

D. Encouraging good work

Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of:

B.1964

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www.eeoc.gov/facts/fs-sex.html www.eeoc.gov/types/facts/fs-sex.html http://www.hreoc.gov.au/youthchallenge

/unit4/teaching.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovIsy

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Using Publisher, you and a partner will design a brochure an employer could use to provide basic information about sexual harassment.

Use information from this PowerPoint and further information from the internet.

In the brochure you must provide:•Definition of sexual harassment•Steps in Determining Sexual Harassment•Appropriate laws•Who Can Be Victims•Who can Be Harassers•What To Do If You’re Being Harassed

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•Definition of sexual harassment 10 pts•Steps in Determining Sexual Harassment10 pts•Appropriate laws 10 pts•Who Can Be Victims 10 pts•Who can Be Harassers 10 pts•What To Do If You’re Being Harassed 10 pts•Design of Brochure (3 panel) 10 pts• Include Employer Information 10 pts•Group Evaluation 20 pts

100 pts