SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE: A STUDY ON THE POLICIES AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES

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PREETI AGRAWAT, DESHANI SWATI HARIDAS, RAGHAVENDRA G

Abstract

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a widespread and distressing issue that impacts people in all walks of life and all types of careers. Victims of sexual harassment often experience negative consequences such as decreased job satisfaction, increased stress, and a diminished sense of self-worth. Employers have a responsibility to prevent as well as address SH in the workplace through implementing clear policies, training employees on appropriate workplace behavior, and taking appropriate action when harassment is reported or observed. “(In 1997 S.C. through Vishaka V. State of Rajasthan” held that sexual harassment of women is violation of two utmost fundamental rights guaranteed by “Articles 14, 19 and 21 of the Indian Constitution)”. Later, India passed legislation to prevent sexual harassment, such as "The Protection of Women Against SH at Workplace Bill, 2010" and "Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013," which were meant to stop this kind of sexual harassment of women, and "Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013, which included section 354A IPC, 1860”, which defined sexual harassment and set a penalty of 3 years in prison with or without a fine. Sexual harassment and assault harm individuals, communities, and society. This study should wake up leaders and citizens to how India's culture allows so much sexual abuse, especially against women and other historically marginalised groups. It's important to understand the scope of this issue and to work together to prevent sexual harassment in the short and long term. This paper discusses modern sexual harassment, the law, and how organisations can help women maintain dignity.

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PREETI AGRAWAT, DESHANI SWATI HARIDAS, RAGHAVENDRA G

1Dr. Preeti Agrawat*, 2Ms. Deshani Swati Haridas, 3Raghavendra G*

1Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration,

Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India

2Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration,

Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India

3Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration,

Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India

Scopus ID: 57210373583 | Orcid ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9708-1040 |

* Corresponding Author

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