Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Asian Countries vs. United Kingdom

This report provides an overview of sexual harassment in Asian workplaces, contrasting it with the situation in the UK. The introduction defines sexual harassment and its impact. The report then compares the prevalence and nature of sexual harassment in Asian countries with those in the UK, highlighting cultural and legal differences. It examines policy reforms, such as the UK government's proactive steps to prevent harassment, and discusses the costs associated with harassment, including absenteeism, litigation, and damage to business reputation. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of governmental action to create safe and healthy working environments. References to relevant academic articles are also included to support the analysis.

Topic Sexual harassment
in workplace in Asian
countries

Table of content
 Introduction
 Sexual Harassment at workplace in Asian
Countries in contrast to UK
 Policy reform of sexual harassment
 Conclusion
 References

INTRODUCTION
Sexual harassment refers to
unwelcome sexual behaviour and
that are offensive, intimidating or
humiliating. This is against in any
law as well as its experience
affects people in many ways.

Contemporary issue (Sexual
harassment in workplace)
 Sexual harassment is a inappropriate sexual
behaviour that includes unwanted touching,
kissing or hugging. This can be caused in any
gender. It also consists sexual comments,
inappropriate jokes as well as showing
offensive materials to others.

Sexual Harassment at workplace in
Asian Countries in contrast to UK
 Sexual harassment in the workplace is a
harmful problem has emerged as a serious
concern for the Asian counties in
effective manner. It is increasing in rapid
manner as well as dilated human rights
and human dignity in effective manner.

Policy reform of sexual harassment
 In July 2021 the UK
government introduced effective
legislations for the employers to
take proactive steps to prevent
sexual harassment on the job in
effective manner.

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It is evaluated from the given diagram, that
harassment and violence are directly linked with
direct costs incurred to business. The reason behind
this is absenteeism, litigation and compensation.
Some indirect costs are also present including
minimised productivity, and harm for business
image and reputation.

CONCLUSION
From the following discussed presentation, it is concluded
that sexual harassment in workplace of Asian countries are
serious problems that affects emotions of both men and
women in negative manner. It became essential for the
government to take effective actions in order to stop this
problems and make effective working environment for the
people in order to make perform their work in safe as well
as healthy manner.

References
 Bagdasarov, Z., Olson-Buchanan, J. and MacDougall, A.E., 2019. Improving sexual
harassment and sexual assault training effectiveness by aligning training efforts with
business strategy. Industrial and Organizational Psychology, 12(1), pp.84-88.
 Deggans, J., 2018. Gendered inequalities in the workplace revisited: Masculinist
dominance, institutionalized sexism, and assaultive behavior in the# MeToo
era. Contemporary Readings in Law and Social Justice, 10(2), pp.43-49.
 Fortado, S., 2018. Workplace sexual abuse, labor and the# MeToo movement. Labor
Studies Journal, 43(4), pp.241-244.