For this post, we highlight some of the common examples of sexual harassment in campus. Stay tuned for our Campus Sexual Harassment series next week!
Here are some platforms you can reach out to for added support and assistance:
AWARE Sexual Assault Care Centre - 6779 0282
NUS Victim Care Unit - 6601 3155
University Counselling Services (NUS) - 6516 2376
Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) - 1800-221-4444 (24hr hotline)
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Sexual harassment are actions that result in victims feeling uncomfortable and unsafe. It takes on many forms, including verbal, visual and physical acts, which can happen once or repeatedly. – AWARE Singapore
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Verbal
Pictorial example: Cat calling and whistling at someone.
Verbal sexual harassment refers to lewd comments and sound expressed directly or indirectly at a person. Offensive remarks about appearance, lifestyle and sexual orientation can be considered as harassment.
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Visual
Pictorial example: Obscene sexual gesture.
This behaviour is an assault to a person's sense of sight. Examples of visual sexual harassment include indecent exposure, obscene gestures of staring that causes someone to be uncomfortable or offended.
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Physical
Pictorial example: Unwanted touching.
Physical sexual harassment may involve nonconsensual actions, such as hugging, kissing and touching. It also includes being forced to touch someone.
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Technology Enabled
Pictorial example: Taking upskirt photos
This sexual harassment covers behaviour such as sharing explicit sexual photos and messages on social media. The observing and recording of private acts may constitute sexual harassment.
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Sources
AWARE Singapore
International Labour Office
SingaporelLegalAdvice.com
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