Psychology 2035A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Gender Role, Job Satisfaction
22 May 2020
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Define sexual harassment, describe two forms of it, and explain some characteristics of targets. : unwelcome, unreciprocated and socially inappropriate conduct on the basis of gender. Two categories of sexual harassment in the workplace: Quid pro quo harassment expectation to give in to sexual demands in exchange for employment, raises, promotions, etc. Hostile environment harassment exposure to sexist or sexually oriented comments, cartoons, posters, etc. Both women who are seen as more vulnerable and women who are seen as stronger are more often targets of harassment. Women who work in male-dominance workplace, have experienced interpersonal violence, against gender-role expectations are more likely to be harassed. Minority women are more likely to be harassed than white women or men. Perceived discrimination is related to increased depression, distress, and stress response. Negative effect of sexism decrease if women endorse traditional gender stereotype or perceive discrimination as challenge.
