I just wanted it to stop. There are many reasons women do not report sexual harassment. Some are complex and subtle, having to do with how women are brought up to view themselves and to behave. Others reflect the dynamics of a male-dominated workplace. Following are some of the most common reasons sexual harassment is not reported.
Harassment involves very personal interactions.
Many women are uncomfortable with the prospect of having to discuss such subjects with their supervisors or other investigators, or of having to explain and relive the incidents. This is particularly true where the work environment in general is unsupportive, or where the victim has reason to believe the complaint process is not confidential. She may also fear, with good reason, that her own personal life or events in her past will be investigated, exposed and presented as being somehow relevant to the harasser's behavior. Victims of harassment often believe that pursuing the matter would do no good and might even make matters worse. These concerns are often justified.