Sexual harassment is a worldwide problem faced by every woman at someplace and sometime in their life. Harassing any human being is just like an offense which goes against the human rights and gender equality. Harassing a woman has emerged from gender discrimination and is a strong interplay of masculinity, supremacy and sexuality. According to Article 14 of the Constitution “equality of status and opportunity” must be for every citizens weather it’s a male or a female, everyone is supposed to treat equally. Henceforth, living in a safe working place is the right of every woman. Our Indian Constitution suggests that it’s the right of every person to live a life which is free from discrimination, provocation, agony, etc. Sexual harassment of women is an uncivilized violation against right to equality and self-esteem. The basic root behind such harassment is our patriarchal society which considers man far more superior than females and violence against woman is acceptable. Sexual harassment creates an environment which often discourages females to take part in such jobs.
Now days, harassment at workroom is quite normal. Article 19(1) (g) of the Indian Constitution suggests that it is the fundamental right of women to pursue any profession or to carry any occupation. Such harassment erodes the notion of equality and opportunity. This ultimately brings a full stop at a person’s personal development as well as development of society. Sexual harassment of women is a serious problem and in a survey it was found that in every 12 minutes a women harassed at workplace but only in some case they file a complaint or complaint’s the concerned authority. All around the world we find sexual harassment is increasing day by day and it’s violating women’s right in addition to it sexual harassment is the imitation reflection of male dominant society. We live in a society where violence against women is abided by the patriarchal value. The harassment faced by the women here are not harmful one as compare to other offense. There was an act passed called The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 which ensure a secured and healthy working place for women. Also, it aims to build an environment that provides equal opportunity and equality for women too. The arrival of such act was accommodating to contribute gender quality, liberty as well as equality in working circumstances. Security at workplace will ultimately results in economic development and wide-ranging growth of the country. Only few women accepts to do late night work and the reason behind it is the sexual assault they faced by the society. It has become our preconceive notion that if a women is working till late night the society can put forward question in her character but if a man work’s outside till late than he is considered as an hardworking dedicated man who is working so hard for his family.
We are still struggling to be a developed country and the basic ideology behind it is our outdated notion. If a female is harassed, tortured or embarrassed in public she is taught to accept it quietly without raising her voice and the reason behind it is our patriarchal society. Sexual harassment in workplace is not just a problem in India but it’s a global problem faced by every other working women. We all should keep in mind that we live in a free country where everyone is supposed to get equal respect and appreciation.
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