One out of eight Finnish men has been sexually harassed by women during the past two years. In the case of under 35-year-olds, the number is one in five. Data published in the syndicated Väli-Suomen newspaper Sunday supplement is based on information from the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health.
International research shows sexual harassment experienced by men has increased in recent years. A police survey reveals one out of five men have experienced sexual harassment at work. One-third of women have experienced sexual harassment in the work place.
Defining and identifying sexual harassment has been problematic. New legislation on equality, which came into force in June, defines harassment as unwanted touching in addition to verbal teasing and licentious gestures.
According to the newspaper report, men find it difficult to report sexual harassment due to their role. It is often the subject of humour because there is always a man who welcoming harassment.
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