Stepping Up for Others
This is an article written by a young woman who is still in school. She has faced harassment and abuse for standing up to behaviors she feels are inappropriate. Unfortunately, this kind of retaliation is far too common – not only among teenage boys but also among professionals in the workplace.
It is frustrating how common this battle for respect is and how pervasive these negative attitudes are. We need to all step up, lend our support, confront bullying/abuse, and treat each other well – women and men.
What policies do you have in place to protect against harassment and abuse? How does your organization address bullying and retaliatory actions? Are you actions effective – and how do you know? What can you do better?