Ethics, Harassment,Mod

8/8/2019 Ethics, Harassment,Mod

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SaimaSaima WazirWazir

HumnaHumna MehtabMehtab


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Introduction:

Harassment is a behavior that is intended to

disturb or upset another.

Harassment can mean:An action that makes someone feel

uncomfortableUsage of words that make someone feel

uncomfortable

Putting someone at risk in some way


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Factors that might cause harassment:

Degrading words

Pictures (like graffiti, photos, or posters) Undeserved demands

Spoken or written putdowns

Gestures

Jokes other unwanted comments or acts

Wanting to have power over the person.


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Harassment can be on the basis of:

Gender

Race

Disability

Age

Looks

Personal grudges

Religious beliefs

Family

Birth place

Political beliefs


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What does the harasser think:

He might not think he is harassing somebody. It might surprise him if someone calls him a harasser.

He might not mean to harm, he is treating them theway he has learned to treat women.

He might feel that he has the right to behave thisway with them.

He might not think his actions have a big impact onher.


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What does the harasser think:

He might want to push her out because of genderbiasness

He might be angry because she is assertive orquestion his way of doing things.

He might know he is upsetting her or harming her.He may enjoy the challenge. Maybe he feels more

powerful when he treats her badly.


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Work place means:

An office A factory

A building

A private home

A school A store

Travelling during job


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Workplace harassment:

When someone harasses another person while theyare doing their job, or on their way to or from work

A harasser can be anyone whom they come in contact withbecause of their work. That person might be a:

Boss Supervisor Manager

Member of your board of directors Coworker Customer Patient Person in the union.


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Examples ofWorkplace Harassment

A joke passed on by a coworker like, would you liketo have some refreshment after work today? I can behelpful

Threatening the employee like, You better do my

work as well, for your own sake Displaying degrading pictures in areas where females

have to work.

Degrading comments whispered by a coworker.


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Examples ofWorkplace Harassment

Acting or looking at them in a way to make themuncomfortable.

Threatening of demotion, dismissal, rejection ofpromotion if his will is not complied with

Purposely coming into proximity and making remarks


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Avoiding Harassment:

Make him feel that the behaviour is notapproved of.

Warning the person about the consequences

Asking for support from the coworkers

Informing the authorities

Legal action.


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WorkplaceHarassment In

Pakistan


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WorkplaceHarassment in Pakistan:

The legal arrangement for stopping womenharassment is not satisfactory.

Now they have planned to amend Section (2) (b) (i)to provide women protection by dismissal of the

people involved in the act. Different organizations in Pakistan are working on

the issue both in private and public sector, like

AASHA , HRCP, Aurat Foundation respectively.


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Statistics of Pakistan:

58% of the interviewed nurses said that they faced

physical harassment at workplace, 11%refused itsexistence and the rest denied to talk. (age limit: 16-

21)

93% of the employees faced physical harassment at

workplace (age limit: 14-30) At domestic level i.e. Brick kilns and agricultural

fields 95% women faced physical abuse.

(From Action Aid Pakistan)


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Legal Protection offered to Women:

In the era of Pervez Musharaf this issue was focusedon and initial steps were taken.

Ministry of Women development are working withCEDAW to eliminate the problem.

Protection Against Harassment at Workplace Bill2008 and the Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill 2008,

are aimed at providing women protection. Formulation of Code of Conduct. Government has sought help of media to create

awareness among the masses.


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SOURCE: www.dawn.com

www.ittaleem.com


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Problems faced byWomen in Peshawar

Threats from Islamic Extremists, to theinstitutions working for women protection.

Putting pressure to follow a certain dress

code.

Discouragement from male co-workers and

family

No legal protection against any discrepancy


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Problems faced byWomen in Peshawar

Male dominating society

Expectations to manage both, career andhousehold equally.

The disrespect for their gender

Due to this disrespect(by customers andextremists), female workers at KFC quit their jobs


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Continued...

On 2 July 2000, leaders of the Tehrik-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Muhammadi (TNSM) in Malakand Divisiondirected their followers during a rally to marry any

woman belonging to an NGO they met. Its leader

said, ''if you see any female NGO worker in our areatake her home and marry her so that she spends [the

rest of] her life inside four walls'

NGOs like Khwendo Kor is on the hit list


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Continued...

The dire need for shelter is evident from governmentstatistics: of 780 women who approached the sixgovernmental Women Crisis Centres, 291 women

sought legal assistance, 55 medical help and 60

shelter; the latter were sent toD

arul Amans There are several women sheltering in Peshawar

Central Jail, detained under section 107 Code of

Criminal Procedure (CrPC)


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Question: Yes: No: Indiff erence: Comments:

Have youever

experienced any

type of Harassment

(Vocal, physical,

discrimination)?

62.5% 37.5% ___The sample was

from different

backgrounds of

work, including

interns, managers,nannies, teachers

Did you take any

step against it?40% 60% ___ the women from

organizations with

less flexibility,

refused to reveal

Was any action

taken?20% 80%

Did female

coworkerssupport?25% 12.5% 62.5% 12.5% said that they

faced rudeness

from their

coworkers

Have youever

witnessed physical

assault?

37.5% 62.5% ___

Is there any policy

designed against it?44% 66% ___ The sample was

from different

backgrounds, even

homes.


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Personal Experiences of:

The Teachers

The Ma

na

gers The Nannies

The Interns

The middle managerial staff

The female helpers at homes


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