Sexual Harassment of Female Employees at a State University in Zimbabwe

Abstract

The focus of the study was to analyse sexual harassment of female employees at one state university in Zimbabwe. The study aimed at creating an in-depth understanding of sexual harassment for systematic and effective legislation to be formulated and implemented against perpetrators of sexual harassment and protection of real and potential victims. Mixed methodologies were applied in data collection. Social science ethics were observed throughout the study. The study revealed that sexual harassment of female employees is rife at the university and that sexual harassment against female employees is under reported. The results point to the urgent need for university policies on sexual harassment, stiff preventive laws on offenders and clear protection of victims of sexual harassment.

Keywords: Sex, gender, sexism, sexual harassment, sexual discrimination, gender violence, domestic violence, act and policy, hostile work environment.