Speaking Against Sexual Harassment

Speaking Against Sexual Harassment

In the process of video making, during the literature review, we came across the fact that there is no separate law for sexual harassment. There are scattered laws where sexual harassment is explained as a punishable act. However, there is no exact definition of sexual harassment. The definition of sexual harassment differs from person to person. For some, it can be just an inappropriate staring whereas some might feel sexually harassed through the physical contact.

Women facing sexual harassment go through various problems on personal level. Sexual harassment may psychologically disturb a woman and thus make her unconfident as well as reduce her social skills of interaction. A woman sexually harassed in her work place may even quit working if she goes through continuous sexual harassment from her boss or her fellow colleagues. We frequently hear cases of students being sexually harassed to the point where they commit suicide. Therefore, the concerned authority should not only define laws and policies to control sexual harassment but also implement them with proper orientation regarding the issue.

While we realize it is misconduct, we lack courage to raise our voices against it. Hence, a person who is a victim does not get justice due to lack of evidence. The culprit will repeat his action again unless he/she is punished. Laws and policies are not sufficient until the need of civic responsibility is realized.