If you accidentally see someone naked, does that count as sexual harassment?

[Anonymous]

First of all, this is NOT based off something that happened, I just thought to myself that if you accidentally saw them and it was not intentional, would it be considered assault?

Plus, you didn't touch them and you weren't stalking them or trying to find a opportunity to see them naked.

If such a scenario occurred, I understand that it would be very embarrassing, but I don't think it is a sexual assault towards the person who was naked.

I want to see the number of peoples opinions and please say why you believe the choice you made as well please :)

[Aysen]

I would imagine it wouldn't be counted as sexual harassment since you weren't diberately stalking someone to see them naked but rather that you were at the wrong place at the wrong time!

It's one thing to accidently catch someone naked; it's another if you sexually assault them, take pictures of them naked without their consent and/or touched them without consent. I've heard of stories of people getting framed for sexual harrassment when the other person intentionally got naked and placed their victim in a situation where it was unavoidable to be seen together for the purpose of blackmailing and/or to get their victim in trouble or arrested.

If you have a good heart and see someone naked accidently, be respectful to look away and pretend it didn't happen! It's embarrassing for sure but sometimes, these moments happen and it's our job to ensure both you and the other person feel safe after the incident happens :)

[Asker]

Very well said! I love how when you give opinions and posts you never say them in a aggressive manner, it is a very wonderful trait of yours! :)

[Aysen]

I don't have it in my heart to be aggressive at all, just like you as well ^_^ I greatly appreciate your compliment!

[Asker]

Awwww! I just cannot handle this much kindness in one person!

[Aysen]

I'm sorry! >w< Kindness is such a wonderful thing to spread you know ^^ And also, thank you so much for MHO! :3

[Asker]

It really is isn't it! >w< You deserved it man! :)

[CharlieBadger]

There's not enough information to determine one way or the other.

First off, were they in a location where they should expect to be nude without being interrupted?

Like are they in the changing room? Or are they just nude in public some place.

[Asker]

It is a scenario where it was incidental, so not in public. The only time a person gets naked is for 1, Showering and bathing 2, Changing clothes 3, Sexual interaction 4, Medical examination So we can say that of these 4 that they were a scene where the person did not want to be seen when naked and an outsider accidentally saw them. Were they located in a area that they shouldn't be interrupted while naked, I would say that if 1, bathing or showering in a private area as opposed to mix bathing 2, changing clothes in their room and someone comes in 3, Sexual interaction they were trying to keep it between the two of them and someone saw 4, Medical examination I feel like I can't make a scenario for this one

[CharlieBadger]

4. Another patient accidentally walks into the wrong room. So the thing with a lot of the sexual assault laws is they take into account the feeling or perception of the victim and not the intent of the alleged assailant. So if the jurisdiction in question has a system in place like that. A crime may have been committed even if the person committing it had not intention of doing so, provided that person was negligent in their actions and as a result the issue occurred. But that is the way a lot of laws work. It doesn't matter if you intended to commit the crime. But they also usually have a lesser sentence, take 3rd degree murder, or involuntary manslaughter. That's way more extreme than "he saw her boobies" but it gives an idea about how the logic works.

[Asker]

Very well explained! Thank you for putting so much effort into your reply, not many people are willing to do that, thank you very much man :)

[thegirlfromthething]

No, and you should know that sexual harassment and assault should not be used interchangeably. In this situation you were not a harasser because you didn’t mean to do anything sexual. But the naked person would be harassing you if they intentionally put themselves in a place where you would see them naked even if you didn’t want to.

[AzureGirl]

I would say no unless the person walking in deliberately did so or went into a place that they were bound to find someone undressed such as a dressing room. Accidents happen.

[Asker]

I agree entirely :) thank you for your comment! ^_^

[AzureGirl]

You’re very welcome!😊

[Madhatter920]

No. If you continue to hang out afterward it would be voyeurism, and if you touch them or make comments about it against their wishes it could be, though.

[Asker]

Thank you for bringing in a description of what it would be in different scenarios, very helpful! :)

[angecandy]

That question dont work when everybody are naked on a nude beach

[Asker]

Certainly, that is a scenario where they are intentionally and comfortably naked in the company of others

[Mellontikos]

They should immediately make an effort to look away or cover their eyes. When I was a kid, I was changing to go to the local swimming pool. I already had my shorts on, but other dudes were butt naked. A lady walked into our changing room, without a care in the world, just strolling by (I think she was looking for some one, maybe her kid). But what the hell? Not even an apology.

[sensible27]

Are you sure you understand the meaning of harrasment because I am not.

[Asker]

I know what it is, you need to remember that I am the one who DOESN'T believe it is sexual harassment but rather am asking because I have come across people who do believe it is, so I am asking people online what their view on the matter is.

[Dargil]

Maybe it is. If she shows me her vagina and I can't have it, that's sexual harassment.

[Twalli]

Since you didn't intend to do it or touch them, no.

[OpenNudist]

How would accidentally seeing someone naked in remotely be considered sexual harassment?

[Asker]

That is what I am wondering, that is why I asked. I don't believe it is, I am asking because I have come across people who believed it was, so I am asking society what their view is on it.

[Joker_]

No..

[Asker]

The most amazingly blunt answer! :D both simple and complex, with a short answer that makes the asker have to read into what you meant by No.. :D Very wonderful short reply dude! :)

[Joker_]

Thank you

[Anonymous]

No this wouldn’t be considered sexual harassment if people do then they really need to look up the definition Of what sexual harassment means or speak with people who have been sexually harassed

[Asker]

Thank you for the comment, I can see how it would be a sensitive subject.