Workplace Sexual Harassment in the #MeToo Era

Empowering Respect, Ensuring Safety: Navigating the Modern Workplace

Workplace Sexual Harassment in the #MeToo Era

Empowering Respect, Ensuring Safety: Navigating the Modern Workplace

Step into a journey beyond titles and walls with "Unmasking the Shadows: Navigating Sexual Harassment in the Workplace." Dive deep where societal shifts meet personal integrity. This course isn't just an academic exploration--it's a transformative experience crafted to empower, inform, and inspire real change. Understand the intricacies of workplace dynamics with unparalleled clarity. Embrace the challenge to become a beacon of positive change in your organization. Let this be your stepping stone to cultivating a workplace grounded in respect, equity, and understanding. Your commitment here doesn't just advance your career--it sets a new standard for ethical leadership. Discover what many only glimpse. Are you ready to pioneer a revolution in workplace ethics? Join us and make meaningful change your legacy.

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Workplace Sexual Harassment in the #MeToo Era

Name: Workplace Sexual Harassment in the #MeToo Era
Price: 95.00 USD

CRN: 9770510

Lesson 1. What Is Sexual Harassment?

This lesson will introduce you to the topic of sexual harassment in the workplace, providing you with some of the basic information needed for you to navigate through this course.

Lesson 2. The History of Sexual Harassment In The Workplace

This lesson will dive into the history of sexual harassment in the workplace with an inclusion of its presence in society, traditional working environments, and special circumstances.

Lesson 3. Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Today

This lesson will discuss sexual harassment in the workplace as it appears today.

Lesson 4. The Hidden Costs of Sexual Harassment

This lesson will look at the costs of sexual harassment in the workplace, many of which are not always apparent at first glance.

Lesson 5. Understanding Opportunity and Motivation

This lesson will look at the different aspects that go into sexual harassment in the workplace and help foster instances.

Lesson 6. Identifying Offenders, Helpers, Apologists, and Rule Benders

This lesson will look at the different roles that may be present in any given case of sexual harassment and what may be involved with each one.

Lesson 7. Understanding Laws and Their Role

This lesson will look at the legal aspects of sexual harassment in the workplace, especially the laws covering it.

Lesson 8. Crisis Management: What To Do

This lesson will look at the different things that a person should do if they have been impacted by an instance of sexual harassment.

Lesson 9. Anatomy of a Sexual Harassment Case: The Process of Claiming Sexual Harassment

This lesson will look into the early stages of filing a claim of sexual harassment in the workplace or other professional setting.

Lesson 10. Anatomy of a Sexual Harassment Case: Legal Proceedings

This lesson will look at the legal proceedings that may be available in a sexual harassment case.

Lesson 11. How to Move Forward: for Businesses

This lesson will look at the aftermath of a sexual harassment claim and how businesses can move forward for the better.

Lesson 12. How to Move Forward: For Victims

This lesson will look at what victims can do to help themselves and heal after a sexual harassment case.

Lesson 13. How to Move Forward: For the Harasser

This lesson will look at the aftermath of a sexual harassment case as it pertains to the harassers who are accused.

Lesson 14. Preventing Harassment and Promoting Workplace Equity

This lesson will look at two concepts--prevention measures against harassment and the promotion of workplace equity.

Lesson 15. Additional Resources

This final lesson will provide information about additional resources.

In This Course

7 Hours average completion time
0.7 CEUs
15 Lessons
16 Exams & Assignments
14 Discussions
15 Videos
46 Reference Files
164 Articles
Mobile Friendly
Last Updated December 2025

Description

Unmasking the Shadows: Navigating Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

In recent years, the whispers about sexual harassment have crescendoed into a roaring global dialogue. From Hollywood's glitzy corridors to the hallowed halls of Capitol Hill, revelations and stories have unveiled the omnipresence of this issue. Yet, amidst the uproar, a cloud of uncertainty and myth obscures the real nature and impact of sexual harassment.

Sexual harassment isn't just trending news; it's an unsettling reality that affects countless individuals striving for professional growth. Its nebulous definitions and the myths surrounding it often leave victims, bystanders, and even perpetrators clueless about its ramifications and the steps to address it.

This course aims to illuminate the murky waters of workplace sexual harassment, offering a comprehensive understanding that transcends sensational headlines. Key takeaways include:

History Revisited: Delve into the chronicles of sexual harassment, understanding its roots and evolution.
Legal Labyrinths: Navigate the complex legal frameworks that define and tackle sexual harassment.
Roles & Realities: Decode the different perspectives involved in an incident, shedding light on the victim's journey, bystander dilemmas, and the introspection needed for those who perpetrate.

Envisioned as a beacon, this course equips you with the knowledge and tools to champion a safer, respectful, and more inclusive professional environment. Whether you're an ally, survivor, or someone committed to understanding better, this course beckons you to be a harbinger of change. Do you have the courage to challenge the status quo and pioneer a new era of workplace ethics? Join us and be part of the solution!

Skills You'll Develop

Effective crisis management strategies
Decoding victim and bystander perspectives
Navigating harassment claim processes
Championing workplace safety and inclusivity
Empowering victim recovery strategies
Understanding sexual harassment history
Navigating complex legal frameworks
Promoting workplace equity
Facilitating harasser accountability and reform
Recognizing hidden harassment costs
Identifying roles in harassment cases

Skills You'll Develop

Effective crisis management strategies
Decoding victim and bystander perspectives
Navigating harassment claim processes
Championing workplace safety and inclusivity
Empowering victim recovery strategies
Understanding sexual harassment history
Navigating complex legal frameworks
Promoting workplace equity
Facilitating harasser accountability and reform
Recognizing hidden harassment costs
Identifying roles in harassment cases

More About This Course

Change Leadership: Lead efforts for safer work environments.
Ally Education: Understand how to be an effective ally.
Crisis Management Skills: Learn effective response strategies.
Legal Mastery: Navigate complex legal frameworks with ease.
Unmask the Myths: Dispel misconceptions and understand reality.
Empowerment Through Knowledge: Equip yourself with crucial insights.
Cost Awareness: Recognize hidden impacts of harassment.
Victim Support: Discover pathways to healing and empowerment.
Historical Insights: Trace the evolution of workplace harassment.
Prevention Focus: Promote equity and set preventive measures.
Decode Perspectives: Understand all roles in harassment incidents.

What You'll Achieve

Recognize and articulate the various forms of sexual harassment as defined under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Identify and explain common misconceptions regarding sexual harassment, including the belief that false reporting is prevalent
Recognize the historical context and persistence of sexual harassment in workplace settings, illustrating its evolution from past to present.
Explain the impact of social movements and legal milestones on addressing sexual harassment, highlighting the ongoing need for systemic change and advocacy.
Identify and describe at least three common barriers to reporting sexual harassment in the workplace, referencing key statistics.
Demonstrate the ability to outline and explain at least three strategies that organizations can implement to mitigate workplace sexual harassment, focusing on cultural, procedural, and technological approaches.
Demonstrate an understanding of the direct and indirect financial impacts of sexual harassment on organizations by analyzing case studies from corporate environments.
Identify the psychological and physical repercussions of sexual harassment on individuals through assessment of real-world scenarios and their outcomes.
Define the relationship between workplace harassment and organizational culture by identifying specific cultural elements that can facilitate harassment within the workplace
Demonstrate understanding of power dynamics in workplace harassment by describing how hierarchical structures and power imbalances can influence the prevalence and reporting of harassment incidents
Identify and categorize individuals into roles of offender, helper, apologist, and rule bender, based on workplace behaviors observed.
Demonstrate the ability to apply EEOC guidelines to assess whether a workplace action constitutes sexual harassment.
Recognize the historical evolution and current legal standards regarding sexual harassment laws, including key protective statutes like Title VII and VAWA.