Harassment by computer

Technology in the 21st Century Computers, and technology in general, have undergone tremendous changes since the turn of the 21st century. Computers went from blocky chunks of hardware, to sleek and streamlined laptops and handheld paper thin tablets, which have revolutionized education. Whereas mobile phones have also slimmed down, losing their keyboards and making every aspect of daily life more convenient, however have had caustic effects as a result. However, the advances in technology do…

Bullying is such a delicate subject that it leaves people at a vulnerable stage where all trust is given to the person in responsible to deal with, but when that is not the case, there are consequences to both the organization and target. Bullying is an issue that should not be taken lightly as every situation is different which means there should be a different approach to all cases. However, HRPs take the issue into something they cannot handle which can cost the organization dearly as…

The Huffington Post states that one in three women have experienced workplace sexual harassment, whereas only one in ten men have. Though the government has had laws protecting workers in these situations since 1964, this problem has always existed in America. According to the government’s White House website, in January 2015, President Obama…

Imagine a female overseas with her unit, not only fighting the enemy, but also facing the extreme and harsh climates. The idea of women in the military brings forth many questions about their different roles. Do women have the physical abilities to close with and destroy the enemies they would go against in combat? Do they have the stamina to face the fatigue of the environment and long hours? The mission of the infantry relies on the infantryman exclusively to accomplish this mission, face to…

Have you ever witnessed someone in a workplace setting being abused sexually due to their type of sex? The majority of people who work in offices and workplace settings have said that they have witnessed first-hand harassment of the female sex from the more dominated male sex (Johnson). Over the course of many generations, women have usually been seen as to stay in the home and only cook, clean, and take care of the kids. Usually, in these situations, the dominant male in the family is the…

Workplace bullying is a form of provocation or harassment, especially one that is regularly repetitive against an individual, and usually done consciously with an aim of hurting the target person. In most organizations, this goes unnoticed unless it is at high levels or physical, which negatively affects the performance of the organization (Namie & Namie, 2011). As a result, new mechanisms ought to be developed and adopted to address this issue in the organization. Problematizing workplace…

the process of filing EEO Complaints. With the repetitive mentally and physically traumatic activities that has extended over a period of time, this combined effect causes my need for medical treatment. This work environment included insults, harassment, retaliation, abuses, back stabbing, and belittling. On 01/16/2014, the negative work-related relationship has cause me so much stress, that my body started to reacted and the doctor prescribed medications as part of the treatment for my…

Workplace bullying is a form of harassment that can disrupt the good order, moral, and productivity of an organization. To aid organizations the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was created. This law assists organizations with a guideline on how to identify workplace violence such as bullying and educate the leadership on how to deal with employees that fall victim to the violence and the individual that is accused of being a bully. Organization leadership must have training…

Bad Effects of Public Display of Affection Public Display of Affection is common and even inevitable nowadays. It can be seen in the form of kissing, touching, groping, licking, and cuddling.”But when one uses the term “public display of affection”, it’s usually considered to be an act that is rather physical in nature (Clifford, E. 2002) “. No one really knows what people thought of PDA in the old days. But today, public display of affection is something that most couples indulge in, at least…

in the work field. For many centuries, gender stereotypes have created barriers and hindered women in the workplace. Women have been treated unfairly, looked upon as objects, and discriminated against. Gender stereotyping also leads to sexual harassment and pregnancy discrimination. This can stagnate a women’s growth socially and psychologically, and cause her to feel like the weaker gender. Stereotypes are the reason why women are held back in business and when stereotype threats affect…