The impact of race and rank on the sexual harassment of Black and White men in the U.S. military.

Abstract

Although most sexual harassment research has focused on women, men also are targets of sexual harassment, particularly in military settings. Building on the existing literature on women, the present study examines race and rank in the sexual harassment experiences of 1,925 Black and White men in the U.S. military. The results indicated that Black men reported more overall sexual harassment in the past year than White men, and that this relationship was mediated by rank. More frequent sexual harassment was associated with reporting more work role limitations and lower coworker satisfaction. However, these relationships were moderated by race. Specifically, the relationship between more sexual harassment and greater work role limitations was stronger for Black men than White men. In contrast, the relationship between more sexual harassment and lower coworker satisfaction was stronger for White men than Black men. Results are discussed in terms of social and occupational status and work roles for men in the military context.

Sex differences in outcomes and harasser characteristics associated with frightening sexual harassment appraisals.

“…Furthermore, studies have found that individuals with low organizational status, especially within male-dominated organizations, are more likely to experience sexual harassment (e.g., Buchanan, Settles, & Woods, 2008;Firestone & Harris, 1999;Fitzgerald et al, 1999;Gruber, 1998Gruber, , 2003 and individuals with higher organizational status are less likely to be targets of sexual harassment (Cortina, Magley, Williams, & Langhout, 2001;Settles, Buchanan, & Colar, 2012). In addition, when the perpetrator has higher status and power, individuals perceive their sexual harassment as being more severe (e.g., Cortina, Fitzgerald, & Drasgow, 2002;O'Connell & Korabik, 2000).…”

Unit Support Protects Against Sexual Harassment and Assault Among National Guard Soldiers

“…Most research on sexual harassment has focused on individual risk characteristics, including minority race, female gender, enlisted rank, and longer length of deployment (Settles, Buchanan, & Colar, 2012); however, published studies have rarely reported on military characteristics that may serve as malleable intervention targets. This is a notable oversight given studies showing that characteristics of the unit, including poor leadership climate, lower acceptance of women, and lower combat readiness are positively associated with service members’ perceptions of sexual harassment within the unit (Rosen & Martin, 1998).…”

Derogation, Discrimination, and (Dis)Satisfaction With Jobs in Science

“…Experiences of gender-based mistreatment are harmful to targets and have been associated with numerous negative psychological outcomes (Avina & O'Donohue, 2002;Munson, Hulin, & Drasgow, 2000;O'Connell & Korabik, 2000;Settles, Buchanan, & Colar, 2012;Settles, Harrell, Buchanan, & Yap, 2011) and work outcomes, such as lower job satisfaction (Cortina, Fitzgerald, & Drasgow, 2002;Murrell, Olson, & Frieze, 1995;Schneider, Swan, & Fitzgerald, 1997). Genderbased mistreatment is harmful not only to women directly targeted but also to women who witness the mistreatment of other women.…”