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1Sexual harassment — is unwelcome attention of a sexual nature and is a form of legal and social harassment. It includes a range of behavior from seemingly mild transgressions and annoyances to actual sexual abuse or sexual assault. (Dziech et al 1990, Boland 2002)… …
2sexual harassment — n: employment discrimination consisting of unwelcome verbal or physical conduct directed at an employee because of his or her sex; also: the tort of engaging in such discrimination see also hostile environment sexual harassment, quid pro quo… …
3Sexual harassment in education — is unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature that interferes with a student’s ability to learn, study, work or participate in school activities. In the U.S., it is a form of discrimination under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. [… …
4sexual harassment — [n] unwanted sexual advances inappropriate behavior, sexual abuse, sexual pressure, suggestive comments, unprofessional behavior, victimization; concept 246 …
5sexual harassment at the workplace — sexual abuse that takes place where one works, unwanted overtly sexual advances at the workplace (often by a person in a position of authority) …
6sexual harassment — ► NOUN ▪ the repeated making of unwanted sexual advances or obscene remarks to a person, especially in a workplace …
7Sexual abuse — For the journal titled Sexual Abuse, see Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment. Bad Touch redirects here. For the song, see The Bad Touch …
8sexual harassment — (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) n. impropriety, flirtation, obscenity, pressure, sexual advances, inappropriate behavior, abuse of power, abuse of office, unprofessional behavior, misconduct, overtures, suggestive comments, exploitation, teasing,… …
9sexual harassment — unwelcome sexual advances made by an employer or superior, esp. when compliance is made a condition of continued employment or advancement. [1975 80] * * * Unsolicited verbal or physical behaviour of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment may embrace …
10sexual harassment — Unwanted and unwelcome sexual advances or conduct (e.g., remarks) on the job that create an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment. Sexual harassing behavior ranges from repeated offensive jokes to a workplace full of… …
