Modeling Subordinate Perceptions of Sexual Harassment: The Role of Superior–Subordinate Social–Sexual Interaction

Luthar, Harsh K.; Pastille, Catherine

doi:10.1016/s1053-4822(99)00046-7

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“…Indeed that is exactly the finding in much of the organizational literature Luthar, 2002, 2007;Luthar and Pastille, 2000). But how do we explain cases of sexual harassment of males if biology is the predominant factor?…”

Section: The Likelihood Of Women To Engage In Sexually Exploitative Amentioning

confidence: 64%

“…It is a serious and a substantive issue for women in many ways. In terms of career development, sex discrimination and harassment have been documented to have a significant impact on advancement of women (Luthar and Pastille, 2000;MacKinnon, 1979). Of course, sexual harassment is not the only problem women face globally, but it is mostly a problem for women.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Although men still far outnumber women in senior management positions, it is fairly common to find male subordinates reporting to their female supervisors and managers in organizations in most developed and developing countries. Luthar and Pastille (2000) have argued that because relationships of power between men and women are changing, sexual harassment models should be gender neutral and in essence focus more on the characteristics of both men and women who may have the tendency to exercise power in social-sexual interaction and engage in sexual harassment.…”

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Likelihood to Sexually Harass

Luthar

2008

Int'l Jnl of Cross Cultural Management

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Perceptual differences between men and women in what constitutes sexual harassment have been studied extensively (Rotundo et al., 2001), but the sexual harassment literature has been critiqued on the ground that it often neglects important cultural dimensions ABSTRACT We tested hypotheses regarding the association of national culture with the likelihood to sexually harass by comparing samples of male and female international students. Our hypotheses were derived from implications of Hofstede's cross cultural dimension of power distance in light of the developing sexual harassment literature in an international context. One hundred and seventy eight American, Indian, and Chinese male and female students were administered the Likelihood to Sexually Harass (LSH) survey. Based on the results, most of our hypotheses were supported, although there was one unanticipated finding regarding female subjects. Our findings indicated that while males scored significantly higher than females on the LSH scale, nationality had a strong and independent effect on the LSH scores. Chinese and Indian males scored significantly higher on the LSH than American males. Chinese females scored significantly higher on the LSH instrument than American females. Hofstede's power distance dimension appears to capture an important aspect of national culture that shapes the perceptions and behaviors of both males and females in their proclivity to sexually exploit others with less power. Results and the limitations of the study as well as the future need to conduct sexual harassment research on diverse populations from different countries are discussed. KEY WORDS • cross cultural • gender differences • LSH • power distance • sexual harassment

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confidence: 64%

Section: Emphasis On the American Chinese And Indian Culturesmentioning

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Likelihood to Sexually Harass

Luthar

2008

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“…Apart from individuals and organisations, government equally bears the burden of sexual harassment. This happens in developed nations, where there are laws prohibiting sexual harassment in work settings Fitzgerald and Shullman, 1993;Luthar and Pastille, 2000;De Souza et al, 1998). Thus, the U S Merit System protection board (1994) reports that American government lost $327 million to sexual harassment between April 1992 and 1994.…”

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A Study of Sexual Harassment in Three Selected Private Faith-Based Universities, Ogun-State, South-West Nigeria

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Uche²,

Nwadialor³

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Prior articles indicate the existence of sexual harassment in the public Universities in Nigeria, but knowledge about its prevalence in the private Faith-Based Universities is relatively lacking. Thus, this study is set to address this gap in knowledge, using three selected private Faith-Based Universities in Ogun-State, SouthWest Nigeria. Relying on primary and secondary sources of data collection, the study tries to find out if female students experience sexual harassment in these institutions. Moreover, it intends to discover if these students report cases of sexual harassment to the school management. Through 5 years data retrieved, the study equally intends to find out the number of staff caught for sexual harassment in each of these institutions and disciplinary actions taken against them. Employing opinions of female students and members of staff through questionnaire and in-depth interview, the study revealed that majority of female students experienced sexual harassment on campus, but most of them disinclined to report their cases to the school management. Drawing on the recorded data between 2008 and 2012, the study reported that 14 members of staff were caught for sexual harassment. The highest figure (50%) was recorded in the University B, following by University C with 28.6% while University A recorded the least figure with 21.4%. Finally, the study reported that 85% of members of staff caught for sexual harassment were relieved from work while the remaining 14.3% were suspended.

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“…Causes of the relatively high prevalence rates in medical schools include the male‐dominated culture, with its hierarchical structure and conservative elements. Research has demonstrated that these factors facilitate the occurrence of sexual harassment 15–17 . Furthermore, medical students are at risk from 2 categories of offenders: patients, and medical doctors or colleagues.…”

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confidence: 99%