Sexual harassment

 ABSTRACT           Sexual harassment is an epidemic throughout global higher education systems and impact individuals, groups and entire organization in profound ways. Precarious working conditions, hierarchical organization  a normal of gender-based violence, toxic academic  a culture of silence and a lack of active leadership are all key features enabling sexual harassment. The aim of this study is to review scientific knowledge on sexual harassment in higher education.   INTRODUCTION Sexual harassment  is a type of harassment  involving the use of explicit or implicit sexual overtones, including the unwelcome or inappropriate promise of rewards in exchange for sexual favors. Sexual harassment includes a range of actions from verbal transgressions to sexual abuse or assault. Harassment can occur in many different social settings such as the workplace, the home, school, churches, etc. Harassers or victims may ...