Experiences and perceptions of sexual harassment in the Canadian forces combat arms.

Autor: Gill R; Defence R&D Canada, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Ritu.Gill@drdc-rddc.gc.ca, Febbraro AR
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Violence against women [Violence Against Women] 2013 Feb; Vol. 19 (2), pp. 269-87. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 Feb 25.
DOI: 10.1177/1077801213478140
Abstrakt: Recent studies examining sexual harassment in the military indicate a decrease in reports of harassment, which may be attributed to several factors, including zero-tolerance policies or anti-harassment programs. However, the decrease may also be attributed to fears of losing one's job or of being derogated by colleagues if harassment is reported. This qualitative study of women employed in the Canadian combat arms examined spontaneously shared perceptions and experiences of sexual harassment. Six of the 26 women interviewed shared their experiences or perceptions of harassment, including concerns about potential repercussions of reporting. Implications for gender integration in military organizations are discussed.
Databáze: MEDLINE