In a Workplace Employing 50 People, Only Three Employees Are

question 58

Essay

In a workplace employing 50 people, only three employees are women. Most women hired by the organization quit within a few months, complaining of supervisors making jokes about the competence of women, employees bragging about sexual exploits during meetings, and about the swimsuit calendar hanging in the kitchen. Explain what type of sexual harassment (if any) this is and what steps the remaining women in the workplace could take.

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Definitions:

Welfare Programs

Governmental programs designed to support individuals and families in need by providing financial aid, healthcare, and social services.

Federal Government

The national government of a federal state, which shares sovereignty with the states or provinces.

Welfare Reform

Changes to the national or local welfare system, often aimed at reducing dependency on government aid and encouraging employment among those able to work.

Authority

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.