Directing Change

 For years, women have been gaining the media’s attention by coming forward publicly about issues in their work environment. Since 1992, there has been an increase in the number of sexual harassment cases against women in the workplace.

 Do you think that bringing these issues to the surface has caused this issue to worsen? Many people believe that the issue hasn’t gotten worse and that the rising number of sexual harassment cases has only included because more women are coming forward than they were years ago.

 In a private survey, 46% of women say that they have experienced some sort of harassment in the workplace. Only 17% of those women have reported their sexual harassment experiences. Another 14% refused to answer the survey completely.

 If women continue to come forward, do you think these numbers will decrease in the next 15 years? With the evolution of technology and the increase in security monitoring being placed in the workplace, you would think these numbers would decrease. Some people believe that women are too sensitive and can’t take a joke. Those same people believe that some women are exaggerating and they are not to be believed entirely.

 If these people are sounding too convincing to others, there may be an issue for women in the future who come forward. Many of these cases are not proven because women don’t report it right away. Do you think that people would believe women more often if the women reported sexual harassment immediately? Do you think that these reports would direct change for women’s rights in the workplace?