Later, someone approaches the woman from behind and grabs her breast. People who object have no sense of humor. Harassment is humiliating and degrading. It undermines school careers, often threatens employment status, and interferes with a person's emotional well-being. No one should have to endure humiliation with a smile.
People invite sexual harassment by their behavior or dress.
People do not invite sexual harassment. If ignored, the problem of sexual harassment will go away. When a victim ignores the advances, leers,comments or suggestions, the harasser may interpret this behavior as consent or encouragement. Sexual harassment occurs only in rare situations. Some studies of women in the working world have shown that as many as 70 percent have been sexually harassed on the job.