Citation:

Harshitha R, Shanmathi T, Nikhat Khan, Nuzhat Khan, Abhishek M, Tarun Tangala, Kannan Loganathan, Monika G Krishnan. "A Study on Sexual Harassment Occurring among Students" International Research Journal of Economics and Management Studies, Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 275-280, 2024.

Abstract:

Women who attend universities are frequently targets of sexual assault. The purpose of this review of the research is to evaluate the importance, frequency, risk factors, interventions, long- and short-term consequences, and implications of sexual assault on young women who were enrolled in university programs. Every segment will go deeper into specific facets of the problem and the progress made thus far to either completely eradicate or significantly reduce incidents of sexual assault on college campuses. A few of the policies that were recently put into place include bystander education initiatives, improved university resources for victims of sexual assault, and the creation of new and improved legislation. While further study is needed to address both the avoidance and treatment of victims of sexual harassment, this overview of the literature aims to inform and explore the general state of sexual assault among female populations in institutions. In order to eradicate sexual harassment on college campuses, we must push for reform, workable solutions, and victim justice. The sexual assault of young adults attending college is a significant societal concern in today's society. A recurring topic in the body of prior research on sexual assault is the definition of nonconsensual sexual acts, such as penetration, touching, and fondling. This study highlights the significance of the problem for people who are more likely to experience sexual harassment and who are also more likely to suffer from inadequate support or care after a sexual assault.

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Keywords:

Sexual Harassment, Women, Students, Universities.