FACT SHEET - Sexual Harassment and the Gender Wage Gap

FACT SHEET Sexual Harassment and the Gender Wage Gap MARCH 2021 Despite being prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, workplace sexual harassment remains pervasive and pernicious. [...] And, it can have greater consequences for women who face other forms of discrimination and harassment, such as women of color, LGBTQ women and women with disabilities.1 While sexual harassment is increasingly being recognized in the national dialogue, it is nothing new – and over time it has negatively impacted women’s workplace opportunities and career decisions, resulting in significant and ofte. [...] One in three women say they have been the victim of sexual harassment in the workplace.2 Women who experience sexual harassment at work often avoid reporting it for fear of retaliation, termination or inaction.3 Among women who do report sexual harassment to their employers, nearly half report being dissatisfied with the response.4 Many women who experience sexual harassment at work report inc. [...] Many avoid disclosing workplace sexual harassment because of the heightened risk of retaliation, doubt, victim-blaming and other harmful, prejudiced responses.13 This indicates that women of color may be less likely to have their experiences of sexual harassment addressed or their rights enforced. [...] Retrieved 22 March 2021, from women/ NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR WOMEN & FAMILIES | FACT SHEET | SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND THE GENDER WAGE GAP 3.