Causes and Solutions of Sexual Harassment in Campus and Workplace

Abstract

The unequal distribution of power leads to the emergence of a superior subordinate relationship, which enables superiors to use improper means to threaten subordinates to do things they are unwilling to do. This includes “sexual harassment”. In China, sexual harassment is quite common, but there are currently no very specific legal provisions regarding the topic of sexual harassment. Victims may also be afraid to report and expose it due to psychological fear and social pressure, making it difficult to eradicate the problem of sexual harassment. This article focuses on the issue of sexual harassment caused by unequal power, with a focus on both campus and workplace environments. Through two specific case studies, it argues that sexual harassment stems from the background of the incident itself, the perpetrator's privileged mentality, the victim's shame mentality, and social public opinion pressure. Through case analysis, it is found that filling the legal gaps related to sexual harassment, establishing relevant systems for campus enterprises, and avoiding the shame of victims are important. If these two methods are adopted, the problem of sexual harassment can be greatly eradicated.