How Americans deal with sexual harassment

The United States is a relatively open country, especially in terms of sex, but with this comes the problem of how to deal with all kinds of sexual harassment. According to relevant regulations in the United States, in general, prevention and response to sexual harassment must start in the workplace and school. Currently in American colleges and universities, before new teachers and new employees are hired, they must be educated - usually by issuing a faculty handbook - which contains detailed and clear regulations prohibiting any unwelcome contact with the opposite sex. In some private schools, especially religious schools, new faculty and staff are required to take an oath of guarantee. In this way, workplaces and schools can clearly tell their employees that although sexual relations between men and women are private, within the workplace or school, such relations are not just private relationships but involve public relations. Never confuse work roles with personal relationships.

If sexual harassment occurs, the victims should be made aware that they are not helpless and can protect themselves by reporting and filing lawsuits to expose or sue the offenders. Protecting vulnerable groups is a recognized social moral standard in the United States.

Moreover, the United States advocates psychological counseling for victims of sexual harassment, and such counseling is provided free of charge in American universities. Appoint special personnel to provide psychological counseling for victims of sexual harassment, resolve related conflicts, and punish accused employees and faculty.

Encourage victims of sexual harassment to speak up bravely. Of course, it takes courage, time, and energy for victims of sexual harassment to file a lawsuit. It is recommended that victims of sexual harassment produce more obvious evidence - such as video and audio evidence.

It is necessary to provide appropriate sex education to female practitioners. Female practitioners should know that they should not let the fear of making the situation awkward lead them to compromise. Because women are shy and find it difficult to speak up, sometimes female victims of sexual harassment are unwilling to talk openly about being sexually harassed. Therefore, it is necessary to educate female practitioners to realize what are unwelcome sexual attempts and sexual behaviors, etc., and to learn to protect themselves. Male practitioners must also be aware that such behavior can pose risks and harm to their reputation, careers, and family relationships.

American universities also require women, including female employees and students, to have self-respect, self-love, and strengthen self-awareness. For example, don't wear overly revealing clothes in the summer, and exercise self-discipline in your words and actions. In church universities in the United States, there are regulations restricting teacher-student relationships.

Some universities even stipulate that it is against school rules for female students to rent a room outside with professors of the opposite sex. In short, women should also advocate their independence and dignity, especially sexual dignity.