Bloomberg Law
Dec. 3, 2018, 2:16 PM

Sexual Harassment in Workplace Is Seen Differently by Men, Women

Alex Tanzi
Alex Tanzi
Bloomberg News
Katia Dmitrieva
Katia Dmitrieva
Bloomberg News

Is it sexual harassment? The answer will depend on whether you’re a man or a woman, as well as your age, according to a recent wide-ranging U.S. survey that included questions on unwanted sexual advances in the workplace.

The responses, part of the American Family Survey that also included issues of marriage, children and public policy, showed that younger people and men were less likely than older Americans and women to view something as harassment.

The polarity in the responses comes amid the #MeToo movement that’s sparked discussion and reflection within corporations about how women are treated in the workplace. ...