Sexual Harassment: The disgusting truth
December 13, 2017
Sexual Harassment has been a big issue. Some just don’t know their limits. Based on surveys 1,965 students in grades 7-12th have experienced sexual harassment. Overall, every 98 seconds an American is sexually harassed.
Whenever you think of sexual harassment , you think of girls. Surprise, surprise guys get sexually harassed too. Even though girls get sexually harassed more than guys, there are still great amounts for both sides. 78% of guys get sexually harassed and 83% of girls.
Most students assume that sexually harassing other people is okay because “it’s funny” or “I like them so it’s cool”. It isn’t okay to touch other people without permission in inappropriate ways.
If you ever have sexually assaulted someone or have even thought about doing it, don’t. Some people get PTSD or even commit suicide. It is not considered a joke.
If you have been sexually assaulted make sure you’re in a safe place and that you’re comfortable with the people you’re around. What happened wasn’t your fault. Something happened that you didn’t want to happen- and that’s not okay.
Here are ways you can get help. If it happened at school you should tell an administrator. If it is much more serious tell the sexual assault hotline, 800-656-4673. Make sure you also alert a guardian or a person you’re close with.
It may not seem like a big deal at the time, but if you don’t let them know it’s wrong they’ll continue doing it and it could get much more serious. You could prevent it from happening to other girls also.
Sexual harassment in any way shape or form is not okay. Tell a trusted authority and make sure it never happens again.
Tyler Myers • Sep 28, 2018 at 10:52 am
students should not have to go trough this and that is very disrespectful
Jocelynn Klein • Apr 6, 2018 at 2:57 pm
sexual harassment is a very serious issue, im glad you are adressing it
Timiah Jackson-Allen • Apr 5, 2018 at 2:52 pm
I love how you guys took it a touchy subject and made it something that you should feel comfortable to talk about.
Jin Seo • Apr 5, 2018 at 12:50 pm
This is great article. Many people should know its not their fault what happened and not to be afraid to tell somebody about it and ask for help.
Ariana Viera • Apr 5, 2018 at 12:47 pm
I love the on point information
Jaydon Bailey • Mar 26, 2018 at 12:27 pm
This informed me a lot. Sexual Harassment is wrong.
Jocelynn Klein • Feb 1, 2018 at 3:06 pm
this is very enlightening. sexual assault is a very serious issue that many people dont take seriously, this helps with that.
sarag guidry • Feb 1, 2018 at 2:11 pm
this really helped me understand the extent of sexual harassment
Tianni Carson • Feb 1, 2018 at 2:00 pm
This article gives so much information to help anyone in this situation.
Ayana Freeman • Feb 1, 2018 at 10:10 am
It was very welled detailed and I love how it’s bringing light on a serious problem. It’s well written and put together.
Olivia McBride • Feb 1, 2018 at 10:07 am
This is really good!
Madelyn Cordova • Feb 1, 2018 at 10:05 am
This is amazing it is very true I love the story
Nevaeh Riojas • Dec 24, 2017 at 7:44 pm
This hold a lot of truth and it is a very big topic and it’s true on what some people do if they get harassed, and it’s a very amazing article
Kenedi Johnson • Dec 14, 2017 at 2:49 pm
This is such an important topic. It’s such a good article.
Kenzie Hudson • Dec 14, 2017 at 2:03 pm
Great article. Everybody needs to know this.