WHAT IS CONSIDERED SEXUAL HARASSMENT?
Men are less likely than women to say that asking for sexual favors or persistent advances at work are “always” considered sexual harassment
Percent of men vs. women who believe the following actions are “always” harassment in the workplace
PERSISTENT UNWANTED ATTENTION
77
%
62
%
ASKING FOR SEXUAL FAVORS
71
%
49
%
LOOKING AT PRIVATE PARTS
66
%
40
%
PLACING HAND ON BACK
27
%
20
%
WOMEN
SEXUAL JOKES
MEN
29
%
17
%
80
0
Note: Half of respondents were asked about a man doing each action to a woman, and the other half were asked about a woman doing each action to a man.
SOURCE: 2018 AMERICAN FAMILY SURVEY