sexuality - sexual harassment in school

gender

refers to the roles, behaviors, expectations, and identities that society associates with people. It can influence how people are expected to behave, dress, and interact with others.

gender

refers to the socially constructed roles, behaviors, expectations, and characteristics that society associates with people based on their gender

sex

generally refers to biological characteristics,

gender roles

are the behaviors and responsibilities that society expects people to perform based on their perceived gender.

gender stereotypes

are generalized beliefs or assumptions about the abilities, behaviors, or characteristics of people based on their gender.

sexual harassment

is any unwanted sexual behavior, comments, gesture, message, or action that makes a person feel uncomfortable, humiliated, threatened, or unsafe.

unwanted behavior

lack of consent

sexual nature

negative impact

AN ACT OR BEHAVIOR OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT

unwanted behavior

The action or comment is not welcome.

lack of consent

The person did not agree to the behavior.

sexual nature

The behavior has sexual meaning or intention.

negative impact

it causes discomfort, fear, humiliation or emotional distress.

verbal harassment

physical harassment

non-verbal harassment

online/digital harassment

DIFFERENT FORMS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT

verbal harassment

Sexual jokes or teasing.

Inappropriate comments about a person's body.

Asking for sexual favors.

physical harassment

Unwanted touching, hugging, or kissing.

Blocking someone's path in a sexual way.

non-verbal harassment

Staring in a sexual manner.

Winking or making sexual gestures.

Showing inappropriate sexual images.

online/digital harassment

Sending sexual messages or photos.

Posting or sharing sexual comments online.

Sending unwanted videos or images with sexual content.

unwanted touching

sexual jokes

authority abuse

online harassment

sexual comments

forcing or pressuring

sexual gestures

COMMON EXAMPLES OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN SCHOOL

1. RA 7877 – Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995

2. RA 11313 – Safe Spaces Act

3. RA 9710 – Magna Carta of Women

4. RA 10627 – Anti-Bullying Act of 2013

PHILIPPINE LAWS PROTECTION AGAINST SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN SCHOOL

1. RA 7877 – Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995

Prohibits sexual harassment in workplaces, schools, and training institutions, especially when authority or influence is abused

2. RA 11313 – Safe Spaces Act

Protects people against gender-based sexual harassment, including verbal, physical, and online harassment.

3. RA 9710 – Magna Carta of Women

Protects women's rights and promotes equality by addressing gender-based discrimination and violence.

4. RA 10627 – Anti-Bullying Act of 2013

Protects students in elementary and secondary schools against bullying and requires schools to establish anti-bullying policies.

awareness and education

clear school policies

proper complaint mechanism

protection from retaliation

respect for one another

Prevention of Sexual Harassment in School

awareness and education

Providing students with knowledge about sexual harassment, its different forms, and its possible effects.

clear school policies

Establishing clear rules and guidelines that explain what behaviors are prohibited and what actions the school will take when harassment occurs.

proper complaint mechanism

Providing a clear and accessible process for students to report incidents of sexual harassment and seek assistance.

protection from retaliation

Ensuring that students who report sexual harassment are protected from threats, intimidation, or revenge.

respect for one another

Treating others with respect by recognizing their personal boundaries and avoiding unwanted or inappropriate behavior.