Why is it often hard for a woman to say ‘no’ to sexual harassment at work

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There are many reasons why it is hard for a woman to say ‘no’ to sexual harassment:

• She may be afraid she will lose her job, which she needs to support herself and her family.
• She may have been raised to obey and respect the wishes of older men and men in power.
• The man may be a relative, and she may be afraid if she says no or complains he will be made to look bad.

Sources

• Burns, A. A., Niemann, S., Lovich, R., Maxwell, J., & Shapiro, K. (2014). Where women have no doctor: A health guide for women. Hesperian Foundation.
• Audiopedia ID: en030126