It's a form of discrimination which has a chilling effect on the learning and work environment. In our society today, sexual harassment is a widespread problem and it isn't only against women, like many might assume, but also against men.
Sexual harassment is more about power than it is about sex.
WWW Understanding and stopping sexual harassment. Included in this site are many sexual harassment-related articles ranging from descriptions to personal accounts. U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Found at the University of Maryland at College Park Women's Studies Database. A description of sexual harassment and guidelines to follow should one become sexually harassed.