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Part 1: Experience with Harassment in the Workplace
This survey is based on the examples listed in this section. Please read the examples carefully before you
begin answering the questions.
Harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment, can take many forms, ranging from incivility
to bullying. This includes a course of vexatious comment or conduct that takes place virtually through
the use of information and communications technology. Examples include:
Non-verbal harassment,
– e.g. mocking or demeaning facial expressions, body language, tone of voice
Verbal harassment,
– e.g. repeated snide or aggressive remarks, insults, inappropriate jokes/comments,
argumentativeness
Social harassment,
– e.g. scapegoating, backstabbing, spreading malicious rumors or false information
– e.g. circulating negative comments or images through social media or other media
Sexual harassment
– e.g. uninvited or inappropriate touching
– e.g. implied or explicit expectation of sexual favour from someone in a position of power
– e.g. unwelcome comments about sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression
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