Sexual harassment and sexual harassment policies in organisations in Ghana: Confessions of duty bearers

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dc.contributor.authorDzorgbo, D-B.S.
dc.contributor.authorAshe, A.S.
dc.date.accessioned2020-02-26T09:19:41Z
dc.date.available2020-02-26T09:19:41Z
dc.date.issued2015-04-17
dc.descriptionSchool of social sciences colloquiumen_US
dc.description.abstractThis study investigates the nature and level of implementation of sexual harassment policies in formal organizations in Ghana. That the phenomenon of sexual harassment is widespread albeit under- reported has been repeatedly stressed in the literature as well as in many friendship and intimate interaction contexts. Its incidence is high particularly among young women and therefore constitutes sexual violence against them. The repercussions of sexual harassment do not only undermine occupational well-being, health, and safety of victims but also their marriages, families, workplace productivity and thus society at large. In this paper, we interrogate the interface between sexual harassment cases and the implementation of sexual harassment policies at workplaces. More specifically, we explore the nature of sexual harassment in work organisations, the perceptions, and understandings of those who implement sexual harassment policies in workplaces as well as the level of implementation of these policies. The data come mainly from in-depth interviews with stakeholders or duty bearers. On the basis of the findings, the need to develop and implement a comprehensive sexual harassment policy at organisational levels is identified as a crucial variable in combating sexual harassment at workplaces in Ghana.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/34975
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherUniversity of Ghanaen_US
dc.subjectsexual harassmenten_US
dc.subjecthealthen_US
dc.subjectformal organizationsen_US
dc.subjectsexual violenceen_US
dc.titleSexual harassment and sexual harassment policies in organisations in Ghana: Confessions of duty bearersen_US
dc.typeOtheren_US

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