Overview
Sexual harassment primarily refers to harassment involving unwanted sexual behavior, though it may occasionally refer to harassment with a sexist targeting pattern. Although some types of sexual harassment seem to be motivated by sexual desire, they are more often committed to hurt women or punish people for violating gender norms. Popular understanding of sexual harassment primarily focuses on sexual coercion and unwanted sexual advances, which are less common than other types of harassment. All types of sexual harassment can harm a victim's physical and mental health and affect their personal and professional lives.