If a woman is being sexually harassed do you think that she should stand up for herself?

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sex·u·al ha·rass·ment noun behavior characterized by the making of unwelcome and inappropriate sexual remarks or physical advances in a workplace or other professional or social situation.

ChrisMaster69 · Accepted Answer

Not only stand up for herself, but to go on the offensive if capable and situation merits it.
my daughter has been pretty much taught this.

it should also be pointed out a lot of sexual harassment can come from other women.

My first case of dealing with Sexual harassment while in the Air Force, was a female corporal of mine being harassed by another girl that wanted sex, loved her etc. She would pretty much stalk my Corporal. It was a ‘touchy’ one to sort out as initially there was not the same clamour as if it had been a guy. In fact when I reported it, I was asked for the Airman’s name etc, when I said it was another female, the senior officer just went ‘oh’.

Guys also receive it as well (holds hand up) and it can be tricky dealing with it.

Definitely girls should stand up for themselves, however guys need to better understand when they are actually on the receiving end and that it’s not flirting etc.

worldscolide · Accepted Answer

I think both genders should stand up for them selves when sexially harassed... On that same token, unlike women, men are treated like a joke when we report it. I was fired for reporting it Ina prior job. I was literally told that if I wanted my promotion I needed to fuck her.. I reported it, and I was politely informed that men cannot be sexually harassed, and terminated.

tatianamay · Accepted Answer

Yes, absolutely. NOBODY has the right to harass/abuse another person, irrespective of their gender. Not only women, even some guys are being sexually abused. I once knew a guy who was almost raped by another guy. He was very traumatized and I think he attempted suicide thrice. He self-harmed a lot as well. His family was very shitty and he was very very depressed. He had anger issues too. I don't know what he is up to now. When I was a sophomore, he was a senior in high school. He was my brother's friend's younger brother. Last I heard, he's studying in a university in Scotland. Gee, I feel so bad for him. When men are abused its not taken that seriously, but of course, women are bring harassed as well, and its absolutely wrong.

horsenrhinounicorn · Answer

She either should stand up for herself or stay a safe distance from him in most scenarios.

ohshee · Answer

If I was the girl I would warn the person one time tell them everything is going to happen and if you did it again it wouldn't be no warning I would fuck him up and one of us would be getting fired

IAMNathanael · Answer

Of course. Others hopefully will be observant and make a stand too.

NathanDavis · Answer

of course, and so will I... as I've done it a few times, I've stopped many, I had to beat up a few, I've been beaten twice, once badly... and one time I sent someone to the hospital because well, that time was a dear friend of mine that got harassed... I almost got in very, very serious trouble once

it has become more and more difficult with time, to stand up for what's right... but I've still done it

Bluemax · Answer

Yes, absolutely.

That being said it troubles me what is now being called sexual harassment. By many (stupid) definitions, *I've* been sexually harassed and even assaulted, though I strongly disagree that was the case.

DonkeyDan · Answer

Yes of course, but it understand it is difficult sometimes if it is from a person in a senior position in the company and they fear for their job. Not all companies have a clear method for dealing with it, especially smaller companies.

jshm2 · Answer

Depends on many factors. As an employer, it would be my duty of care to stop such behaviour in the workplace.

abw121290 · Answer

I think everyone should stand up to sexual harassment wherever it occurs. Sexual harassment is never acceptance, and if it’s happening to you, you need to stand up for yourself and defend yourself. Additionally, it needs to be reported. If you see it happening to others, you should stand up for them too!

Bricealan · Answer

Of Course

Dargil · Answer

Absolutely

t-8900 · Answer

yeah but i also think the reverse is true too. Despite what women think sexual harassment is not a turn on for guys that aren't pigs either. I've had girls grab my private area and ass multiple times and I dont appreciate it one bit. I dont like being objectified either. Alas when it happened to me the groups of girls just giggled and made it worst and encouraged that behavior. I don't know if it's because i came from the lower classes and people in that social status just dont have values or what it is tbh. Sexual harassment is annoying. I dont like anyone being treated like a sex toy and nothing more. It's degrading to say the least. And it's like people are totally ignoring your humanity in the process. At least I felt that way.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Fuck, yeah!!

humanearth · Answer

Kick him in the balls and when he is bent over. Grab his head and ram it into the cement.  Might kill him, but you'll never have to worry about him again

FilmGuy93 · Answer

Yes, if possible.

Wester1967 · Answer

Eihi Shiina - How to deal with molestation Quite seriously

Andres77 · Answer

Be like water, my friend.
-Bruce Lee
If he's trying to be flirty but missing the mark.
Just tell him. You're not interested.
If he's telling you raunchy crap... be just as forceful or pull out your phone and record it. If it's at work tell your boss or go directly to HR if the boss is dormant
You're a smart girl.
Address the offense with the appropriate force of response.
For example, you don't need a swat team to deal with a guy that won't stop oggling your boobs.

Should you stand up for yourself?
ABSO-FKING-LUTELY!!!
No woman deserves that shyt.
I'm sorry you have to deal with it.

FinalFantasyBro · Answer

Definitely it obvious she should stand up for herself

AydenHazor · Answer

I think she should stand up for herself, and other should stand up for her and alongside her as well

crmoore · Answer

She should do what she wants or is comfortable with. But generally speaking, I'd imagine it's better to do something about it. Whether that's alerting someone who can do something about it, or standing up to it. But I'd have a hard time demanding action of someone who isn't comfortable with taking action. Because I don't think I have, or should have, the authority to obligate the actions of others in this way.

kellytheman · Answer

Yes of course if a woman feels uncomfortable in anyway sexually or mentally harassing way she should tell the person to back off or at least tell someone that has power to stop it

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