Kanika Choudhary, L.L.M., School of Law, Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth, Faridabad
Dr. Anjali Dixit, Associate Professor, School of Law, Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth, Faridabad
ABSTRACT
Sexual harassment is a significant issue in India's workplace, causing victims to feel unsafe, humiliated, and fear to go to work. Despite laws in place to protect employees, only 25% of women report harassment to their supervisor or HR department, and only 10% receive a satisfactory response. The reasons for this are the difficulty in proving harassment, the lack of severe penalties, and the lack of awareness among employees about the nature of harassment. To make laws more effective, increasing penalties, providing more training on harassment, and creating a culture of zero tolerance are suggested. This study aims to extend existing research on sexual harassment, considering both male and female employees, and understanding its effects on mental health and working performance. It will also explore factors leading to increased occurrence and preventive measures. A literature review will be conducted to provide an understanding of the impact of sexual harassment on employees' physical and mental health and develop programs against it.
The study investigates the impact of sexual harassment in the workplace on witnesses' mental health. It found that witnesses were younger and more likely to suffer emotional and psychological consequences. The study also found a significant association between perceptions of mental health and age, gender, experience with sexual harassment, and self-efficacy strategies. The findings highlight the importance of sexual harassment intervention in the workplace, as witnesses suffer vicarious experiences, psychological impact, exhaustion, disengagement, and negative feelings.
Keywords: Harassment, Dignity, Equality, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Rights, Gender Disparity
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