PSYC 3480 Study Guide - Final Guide: Dentures, Sexual Script Theory, Psychological Abuse
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Describe the types of sexual harassment most commonly experienced by college. Occupations differ in the incidence of sexual harassment of. Discuss occupational characteristics associated with a higher likelihood of harassment. Then give two common characteristics of male offenders: unwelcome verbal or physical behavior of a sexual nature. Sex harassmt most common in male-dominated blue collar jobs like firefighting, construction, law enforcement: military. Two common characteristics of offenders = white and male. Discuss the sex-role spillover and power theories of sexual harassment. Sex-role spillover harassment occurs b/c men respond to female workers as women, not workers. Happens more when workplace has few women and gender minority is visible: power theory sexual harassment is an abuse of power to gain sexual favors. Harassment reinforces men"s sense of privilege in the workplace. Describe common and more atypical responses of women when they have been. Two types of responses = internally focused (ignore it) externally focused (avoid harasser, ask them to stop, reporting)
