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Prevalence of Sexual Harassment Against Women in the Workplace

Author(s) Prof. Dr. Madhurima Verma
Country India
Abstract Sexual harassment against women in the workplace persists as a widespread violation of dignity, equality, and safety, affecting women across industries, socio-economic classes, and national boundaries. Despite decades of legal reforms, rising public consciousness, and institutional guidelines, the phenomenon remains deeply embedded in organizational cultures and social structures. Research consistently demonstrates that women encounter a spectrum of unwelcome behaviours ranging from verbal comments and suggestive gestures to coercive advances and hostile working conditions that significantly hinder their psychological well-being and career prospects (European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights, 2014; Graf, 2018). Yet, most cases remain unreported due to fear of retaliation, stigma, normalization of misconduct, and limited confidence in reporting mechanisms. This paper synthesizes global and Indian evidence to highlight the extent of workplace sexual harassment, explore its conceptual foundations, examine definitions provided by international bodies, and discuss its structural causes and consequences. Through an integrative review of literature, the paper contributes to scholarship by clarifying definitional ambiguities, reporting prevalence trends across regions, and analyzing socio-cultural and organizational factors that perpetuate sexual harassment across the world.
Keywords sexual harassment, workplace discrimination, gender inequality, global prevalence, women, hostile work environment
Field Sociology
Published In Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-01-02
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