When working on a job in Kenya you may have to deal with sexual harassment issues. There are two sides to every story and the sexual harassment one is no different. What are the two sides?
Your side and the side of one harassing; or your side and side of the one you are harassing, (lol…) In this tip, we will only speak about women's dressing as a trigger or weapon of sexual harassment.
Dressing as a trigger: Many newly employed graduates dress in a provocative manner. It is a carry forward of their teenage and college wardrobe. When they get demeaning and lewd stares, they choose to defend their dress-style.
News flash! Provocative dressing in Kenya is largely ignored when it is on the back of a teenager. When you are working, it is not. It simply says; I am willing and available for whatever you want.
If you want to reduce the incidences of being treated like a tramp – close that top button, drop your hems, and loosen the width of the skirts and trousers.
Dressing as a weapon: the easiest targets on this one are the men because men, through no fault of their own like to 'see'. If you have a female colleague who has an eye on you or one who has beef (such as an upcoming promotion she is eyeing) you can easily become a target for sexual harassment.
Tips to handle harassment directed at you:
- Women do not suddenly develop a sexual interest in a man. So be warned, if she suddenly is cozy and touchy and feline – RUN! She is not attracted to you mister – she's in for a kill!
- Talk about it! Make a comment to colleagues (loudly as much as possible) about the new dress style. Compliment her; make sure she knows you're on to her strategy, but do not get nasty.
- Do not encourage her at all. You know how to tune a girl, I am sure – this one is not a candidate for your charms.
- If the fire gets too hot – run! Literally!
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