Stereotypes Of Sexual Harassment Via Social Media

I chose this question because sexual harassment is an occurrence that can be so life changing for an individual that unfortunately has been face-to face with this reality. It has become very obvious that platforms such as social media have become inundated with instances of harassment. I feel very strongly against sexual harassment in any type of environment, it is a behavior that is unwelcomed, offending and in almost all cases humiliating and intimidating to the victim. Unfortunately, women, more than men, are the biggest targets for online sexual harassment. Harassment via media is displayed through offensive photos, the constant insistence of going on dates via, comments/emails and behaviors that are sexually suggestive to name a few. What is even more upsetting is that individuals with a higher social status or "power" seem to be the biggest offenders the act. In our current society, glorified individuals are usually not reprimanded for their acts of harassment; this is where
Most victims do not come out because the harassment is usually done by somebody who intimidates them, usually a boss or somebody of higher social status. For example, there is a huge scandal currently happening related to Harvey Weinstein, a big time Hollywood producer that throughout the years was sexually harassing the stars he worked with. Many of the victims did not speak up at the time that the incidents occurred because they were afraid of being "blacklisted". The perpetrator had more power than them at the time, and he basically paid them off or threatened them to keep quiet. This is an example of how people who harass often use the power of their position within organizations. Another example specific to social media sexual harassment is when an individual sends another person an unsolicited nude photo of them