Sexual harassment and sense of entitlement
A relation representative of fractured society
Keywords:
patriarchy, sexual harassment, sexual violence, social dominance theory, societyAbstract
The resignation of an Indian Administrative Services Officer named Rani Nagar and its non-acceptance by the state government of Haryana had revived the debate around sexual harassment in India. The reason given by the officer was sexual harassment by a senior and non-action of authorities leading to her feeling threatened for her safety. It highlights the fact that the position of women in India is not corresponding to their professional achievements. The mindset of society remains attached to the notion of the inferior status of women in general, regardless of their professional status. This paper seeks to delve more into the issue of sexual harassment per se and find the actual root cause that serves as a driving force behind such acts of the perpetrator. It is done by using cases, theories, and examples of contemporary times.
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