About Teen Life: What is Sexual Harassment?

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Teen Life From Ellen Friedrichs, your About Teen Life Editor Sadly, sexual harassment is a lot more common than we'd probably like to think. Here's what you need to know about identifying and dealing with harassment. Sexual Harassment Scenarios School is tough enough without having to put up with catcalls in the hall and pinches in gym class. According to a study by the American Association of University Women, a whopping 85 percent of girls and 76 percent of guys said they'd been sexually harassed in school ...Read more Sexual Harassment at School A teen asks this question: "There is a boy at school who keeps touching my breasts like he's playing around. I don't think it's funny and I want to know what to do. Any advice PLEASE!" ...Read more Stalked? How to Tell... What to Do Him - again? How do you know when you're just suffering from unwanted attention or if you're actually being stalked? And what should you do if you are being stalked... Read more What is Sexual Harassment? According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): It is unlawful to harass a person (an applicant or employee) because of that person's sex. Harassment can include "sexual harassment" or unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature... Read more Search Related Topics:  working women  women in the workplace  sexist attitudes Related Searches Eeoc Harassment Harassment Laws Employer Harassment Harassment Complaint Workplace Harassment Featured Articles Examples of Teen Sexual Harassment at School Are You Abusive In Your Relationships? Teens At Risk Behaviors Sexual Bullying Statute of Limitations on Sexual Harassment Claims Harassing Under the Influence   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Teen Life newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Advertisement