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A CLOSER LOOK AT A SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE

WORKPLACE

A term paper

Presented to the Department of English

Vicente L. Basit Memorial High School

Awitan, Daet, Camarines Norte

IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE COURSE REQUIREMENTS

IN ENGLISH 10

Submitted by:

SOPHIA LORRAINE V. ABINES

Grade 10-Knowledge

January, 2017
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FACILITATOR’ S APPROVAL SHEET

This term paper entitled “A Closer Look at Sexual Harassment in the

Workplace” has been prepared and submitted by Sophia Lorraine V. Abines in
partial fulfillment of the course requirements in English 10, is hereby accepted
and approved after having been presented in an oral deliberation.

RHEUBEN G. RIGON

Grade 10 Facilitator

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APPROVAL SHEET

In partial fulfillment of the course requirements in English 10, this term paper
entitled “A Closer Look at Sexual Harassment in the Workplace” has been
prepared and submitted by Sophia Lorraine V. Abines, who is hereby
recommended for oral deliberation.

RECOMMENDATION APPROVAL

Approved by:

RHEUBEN G. RIGON

English 10 Facilitator

Date

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to express my deep and sincere gratitude to the special people
who have extended their assistance for the success of this study.

First and foremost, praises and thanks to the God, the Almighty, who is the
source of life and strength of knowledge and wisdom.

To Mr. Rheuben G. Rigon, for his genuine apprehension, encouragement,

patient, and guidance and whose expertise and knowledge were generously
shared.

To the librarians of the Provincial Capitol Library , for allowing me to use

materials needed in this study.

I am extremely grateful to my parents for their love, prayers, caring, and

sacrifices for educating and preparing me for my future.

Finally, my thanks go to all the people who have supported me to complete

the research work directly or indirectly.

-The Researcher

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DEDICATION

This research paper is lovingly dedicated to my respective parents who have

been my constant source of inspiration. They have been given me the drive and
discipline to tackle any task with enthusiasm and determination. Without their
love and support this project would not have been made possible.

To my classmates, friends, and loved ones who provided the much needed
moral support and inspiration in completing this research.

And, to the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, this piece of work was heartily
offered.

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INTRODUCTION

In the past, the concept of sexual harassment in the workplace was virtually
unknown in the Philippines. This lack of awareness was due mainly to the dearth
of information on the subject. Sexual harassment has been increasing recognized
as an inappropriate, unacceptable, and offensive behavior which not only affects
the target individual but the work environment as well.

The growing recognition and awareness of sexual harassment at work may be

attributed to several factors. First, the influence of literature and information
from industrialized countries. In these countries, sexual harassment at work has
been recognized as a problem and has occupied a central place in the priorities of
various social movements, such as those advocating women’s rights and human
rights. In addition, some employers and governments have adopted policies and
measures aimed at combating work related sexual harassment.

Second, influenced by foreign literature and thinking on the subject,

advocates of women’s rights in the Philippines have slowly brought the issue out
in the open, have made the existence of the problem known, and has drawn
attention to it. Third, incidents of sexual harassment have increasingly elevated
to the union level for a more institutional form of intervention. This level of
awareness in the Philippines has led to a recognition of sexual harassment at
work as an emerging labor problem requiring urgent attention. While, much
remains due to be done to address this problem, a big achievement has been that
of ensuring that the problem is known and confronted.

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The main purpose of this study is to make people, whether young or old,
experienced or inexperienced, new or old to have a better understanding of this
issue so that they will be able to combat it effectively if ever they are found in a
difficult situation. It will also aiming to show the reasons, how and why sexual
harassment occurs. It will investigate the possible consequences and solutions
available to combat this issue. It is true that sexual harassment will not halt by
simply ignoring it. On the contrary, this ignorance will encourage harassers to
continue and even excel in their wrongdoing. It will even try to highlight the fact
that when sexual harassment occurs, it is the duty of the employer to protect and
support the victims. Furthermore, the purpose of this study is to highlight the fact
that companies need to have disciplinary measures which will help in reducing
sexual harassment and avoid future incidents of this nature in the work place.
Discipline should act as a catalyst in the prevention and gradual elimination of
sexual harassment. It should be clear to workers that this type of unethical
behaviour will not be tolerated at work.

This paper will discuss the cases of sexual harassment in the workplace. In
this section, sexual harassment will be first defined. Moreover, emphasis will be
laid on the main issue of this research, that is, the effects of sexual harassment at
work. Finally, it will examine how and why harassment occurs and the possible
solutions to combat this issue at the workplace. We are targeting better
understanding on how to provide a holistic perspective to sexual harassment.

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STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

It is true that no occupation or profession is safe from sexual harassment and

sexual harassment continues to be a prevalent issue in workplaces. The frequency
shows the seriousness of the problem and also the urgent need to eliminate it.
Thus, we must know how to combat this work related problem.

The purpose of this study is to answer the following questions:

1. What is sexual harassment at work?

2. What are the forms of sexual harassment in the workplace?

3. What are the effects of sexual harassment at work?

4. What should the victim do if he/she sexually harassed at work?

5. What precautions can employers take to safeguard against sexual

harassment?

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page i

Approval Sheet ii

Facilitator’s Approval Sheet iii

Acknowledgement iv

Dedication v

Introduction 1

Statement of the Problem 3

What is sexual harassment at work? 4

Forms of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace 6

Effects of Sexual Harassment at Work 7

Myths about Sexual Harassment 10

What should the victim do if he/she sexually harassed at work? 12

Laws that prohibit sexual harassment 14

Measure to control sexual harassment and Workplace Relationship 17

What precautions can employers take to safeguard against Sexual

Harassment? 19
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Torres, Carmela I. “Combating Sexual Harassment at Work” Philippine Labor

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