Sexual Harassment at Workplace: An Overview of Antecedents, Outcomes, and Interventions

Abstract

Many women are often tormented by instances of sexual harassment (SH), in varied forms. Owing to an unfortunate escalation in the number of sexual harassment cases, introspection is pivotal in recognizing the organizational impact of such cases. This research paper seeks to explore the antecedents, examine the possible devastating outcomes, and reviews interventions of SH at the workplace. By reviewing existing literature we expose the unfavorable repercussions for various companies who are the employers and their employees. The coping literature delves into the victims‘ responses to sexual harassment experiences and their relative impact on the work environment. We offer a few recommendations for pushing ahead in science and practice, with an accentuation on its impact on victims. The paper also aims to facilitate the functioning of the sexual harassment committee‘s in various organizations, thereby fostering action avenues and the concept of a safe workplace.