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Sexual Harassment At Work: Women Post Awful Stories On Secret-Sharing Site

You Won't Believe These Tales Of Sexual Harassment At Work
Brogan Driscoll
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From indecent remarks to sexual assault, it is estimated that 50% of women have been subject to sexual harassment at some point in their working lives.

While the Sex Discrimination Act provides the legal right not to be sexually harassed at work, many women (and men) are still experiencing it and many incidents are going unreported.

But one website is helping to change that. Whisper is an anonymous secret-sharing social media network that allows users to post thoughts, feelings or events online, without compromising their identity.

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And, alarmingly, many women are using the site to share stories of sexual harassment at work. And the results not only show just how rife the issue is, but offer a snapshot of the effects these incidents can have on the victims.

Tales Of Sexual Harassment At Work
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When it comes to sexual harassment in the workplace many picture the blatant sexism of the "Mad Men" era, however, workplace harassment (sadly) comes in all forms. From an unwelcome sexual comment to inappropriate physical touching, sexual harassment should be reported every time, yet it's not always so easy for victims to speak up.With allegations of sexual assault spanning various workplaces -- including (but not limited to) the fashion industry and tech startups -- it's no surprise that workplace harassment is still common, even when it's not making front page news.In 2011, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received 11,364 complaints of sexual harassment, 84 percent of which were filed by women and 16 percent by men. The American Association of University Women also reported that a telephone poll of 782 U.S. workers revealed that of the 38 percent of workers who said they had been sexually harassed, less than half reported their harassment.Inspired by our friends over at Jezebel, we rounded up 11 testimonies found on the anonymous message-sharing app Whisper that speak to the bravery required to report their harassers, but also the relief they feel once they do.
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Trigger warning: This article contains information about violence which may be triggering to survivors.
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