Experiences and Behaviors
Takeaways
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Over half of UC Library employees that took the survey have experienced and/or observed sexual harassment.
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63% of respondents who had experienced and/or observed harassment were women.
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At least one respondent experienced and observed each behavior surveyed.
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The most frequently reported exhibitors of behaviors were UC Library staff and members of the public.​
Summary
Out of these 54%, most have experienced AND observed sexual harassment at work
Experienced & observed (57%)
Experienced only (28%)
Observed only (15%)
of people who experienced and/or observed sexual harassment preferred not to list their campus.
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of respondents that experienced and/or observed harassment were women.
63%
Men were more likely to observe than experience harassment.
Behaviors
Every behavior we asked about was experienced and observed as being uncomfortable or unwanted by library employees.
Below are the 8 most frequently experienced and observed behaviors by number of respondents.
225
Commenting on your appearance
155
Gender harassment
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119
Staring or leering
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111
Making sexual comments
105
Asking you on a date
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96
Bringing unwanted gifts
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86
Displaying sexually suggestive material
43
Spreading sexual rumors
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Quotes from Respondents
"He only seems to target women, often younger women."
"Within the library, there have been a handful of people who seem to pretty consistently treat women differently -- dismissing suggestions or ideas... assuming more authority or expertise based on gender... ignoring feedback or comments from women."
Behavior Exhibitors
UC Library staff were the most frequently reported exhibitors of sexual harassment behaviors.
UC Library staff
Members of the public
Students
UC staff
Faculty
Non-library staff that work in your building
Outside contractors