Sexual harassment is unwanted and unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other unwanted verbal, written or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
4 OUT OF 5 STUDENTS SAY THEY HAVE BEEN SEXUALLY HARASSED DURING THEIR SCHOOL YEARS
Do you know the difference between flirting and sexual harassment?
| Sexual Harassment |
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Flirting |
| Is unwanted |
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Is welcome and wanted |
| Feels bad, demeaning |
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Feels good |
| Is degrading |
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Is complimentary |
| Is one-sided |
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Is mutual and shared |
| Is threatening |
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Is non-threatening |
| Builds up the ego of the giver while tearing down the esteem of the recipient |
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Builds the esteem of both |
| Gives one person power over another |
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Feels equal to both parties |
| Is demeaning and insulting |
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Is flattering |
Types of Sexual Harassment
Verbal…
- Comments about body parts
- Sexual name calling
- Sexual jokes
- Sexual rumors
Written…
- Sexual notes or letters
- Sexual graffiti
- Sexual drawings/pictures
- Sexual e-mails
Physical…
- Sexual touching, grabbing, rubbing, etc.
- Sexual gestures
- Pulling clothes up, down or off
- Sexual staring
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Any unwanted behavior of a sexual nature is prohibited in Pittsburgh Public Schools because it is illegal, and it interferes with learning.
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