Describing the research problem
The aim of this research proposal is to put forward a review of sexual harassment that women face at the workplace. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Human Rights to equality in workplace. It is indeed very unfortunate to know that such an issue is still happening in an unrestrained manner in today’s world.
In this report, sexual harassment will be first defined. Moreover, emphasis will be laid on the main issue of this research, that is, sexual harassment at work against women. Finally, we will examine how and why harassment occurs and the possible solutions to combat this issue at the workplace. We are targeting better understanding on how to provide a holistic perspective to sexual harassment.
Throughout the report, the main focus will be to know and understand why women are the major victims of sexual harassment and what forms of harassment they have to face and why the case is so mostly.
Aims and objectives
The research proposal seeks to investigate the actual situation of sexual harassment for women at workplace. There are myths relating that sexual harassment occurs mostly to subordinates because of their professional vulnerability. It is also true that sexual harassment is not necessarily limited to sexual desire and physical attractiveness because sexual harassment is used to bully and intimidate the victims. Hence, we can see that no one is safe from this issue. Consequently, the aim of the research is to make people, whether young or old, experienced or inexperienced, new or old to have a better understanding of this issue so that they will be able to combat it effectively if ever they are found in a difficult situation.
We are also aiming to show the reasons, how and why sexual harassment occurs. We are also investigating in the possible consequences and solutions available to combat this