SLI June 2024
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Volume VIII n Issue 11 n June 2024
(94 pages including 6 for cover)
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From the
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Dear Readers,
Greetings from SecurityLinkIndia!
Sexual Harassment in itself is an evil – no matter where it occurs – at workplace or at home, or
anywhere in the society; no matter with male or female. It is a deadly menace all around the globe,
including India. Sexual Harassment is a complex issue stemmed from various factors including
societal, organizational, and individual dynamics. Understanding these factors is crucial for effectively
addressing and preventing sexual harassment. It often occurs in contexts where there is an imbalance
of power such as between supervisors and subordinates. Individuals in positions of authority may
exploit their power to harass those with less power. Besides, traditional gender roles and stereotypes
can also contribute to the harassment. Societal expectations about how men and women should
behave can lead to justifying inappropriate behavior or victim-blaming. In patriarchal societies, male
dominance and control are normalized, making it easier for men to harass women without facing
significant repercussions.
It may be attributable to a sort of toxic culture in organizations, which lack clear stance against
harassment, or where inappropriate behavior is tolerated or ignored. They create an environment
where harassment can thrive. Absence of well-defined policies, training programs and awareness
about sexual harassment can leave employees uninformed about their rights and the actions they can
take. And inapt and inadequate mechanisms for reporting and addressing complaints can discourage
victims from coming forward and that emboldens harassers.
There are various psychological factors that aggravate perpetrators’ behavior. Some harassers may
feel a sense of entitlement to behave inappropriately towards others, often driven by a belief that they
are immune to consequences due to their position or status. Such Individuals may lack empathy and
fail to recognize or care about the impact of their actions on others, leading to harassment. Sexual
harassment can be a means for some individuals to assert dominance, control, or aggression over
others.
The legal and structural factors are also accountable for the increasing instances of sexual
harassment. Inadequate laws or ineffective enforcement of existing laws can fail to deter harassers or
provide justice for victims. Besides, victims may fear retaliation such as losing their job or facing other
negative consequences, if they report harassment.
Remedies may be many, which may include to create safe work environment, promote
transparency, ensure fair and prompt investigation and resolution mechanisms for complainants,
increase awareness and conduct regular training, provide support systems such as counseling
and legal assistance for victims, apply consistent and appropriate consequences for perpetrators,
implement measures to protect individuals from retaliation after reporting harassment, and above all
frame a stringent law and legal system that do not let the perpetrators set free.
India has POSH Act i.e., the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition,
and Redressal) Act, 2013, that aims to provide protection against sexual harassment of women at the
workplace and for the prevention and redressal of complaints of sexual harassment and for matters
connected therewith or incidental thereto.
This issue of SecurityLinkIndia publishes a comprehensive article on the subject in your perusal; trust
it will be an insightful information for you.
Till we meet next month, stay safe & happy reading!
With warm regards,
Santosh Pathak
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