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.
Sexual harassment is practiced only by men against women.
Although the problem most often involves men harassing women, it sometimes occurs the other way around or may involve individuals of the same sex. Sexual harassment usually involves individuals using their authority, power, or perceived status inappropriately. Whenever sexual harassment occurs, it is wrong. Sexual Harassment can affect people in a variety of ways. A victim may experience anger which cannot be expressed and which may lead to feelings of helplessness, powerlessness, loneliness, or isolation.