Abstract

Harassment of a sexual nature in the workplace has emerged as one of the most serious and extensively debated issues impacting modern labor relations organizational ethics gender justice and global human rights discourse. With the steady increase of women and marginalized genders participating in the workforce concerns regarding unsafe work environments gender-based discrimination exploitation of power dynamics and sexual intimidation have become more pronounced. Sexual harassment is not simply an individual misconduct but a structural manifestation of deep-rooted patriarchal norms unequal power systems and institutional silences. It undermines the dignity autonomy and psychological well-being of employees disrupts productivity damages organizational reputation and weakens societal trust in institutions meant to protect workers. This research paper provides a comprehensive academic examination of workplace sexual harassment exploring its manifestations causes consequences legal framewo