[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Livia

Yeah, agree with that, alongside women standing up for themselves when they are able. And men also, who find themselves in these circumstances. Also though, I think co-workers need to be vigilant if we're going to stamp this out. Not speaking out is the same as accepting that kind of behaviour is acceptable, and it's not.

I think maybe that's why there are so many historic cases coming to light now though because it was seen as acceptable (especially by people in powerful positions)

*I know not all the historic claims may be genuine but I have no doubt that alot are as well

[Livia]

Originally Posted by ChristmasNeeve

I think maybe that's why there are so many historic cases coming to light now though because it was seen as acceptable (especially by people in powerful positions)

*I know not all the historic claims may be genuine but I have no doubt that alot are as well

I'm agreeing with everyone today! Well, not everyone... But yes, I agree with that. Sadly though, historic cases just muddy the water because such a very small percentage will ever be proven and without proof there's no justice for the victim, nor for the accused. Hopefully in the future, it will get better, unless we're going to update our outrage every time we become a little more civilised.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Livia

I'm agreeing with everyone today! Well, not everyone... But yes, I agree with that. Sadly though, historic cases just muddy the water because such a very small percentage will ever be proven and without proof there's no justice for the victim, nor for the accused. Hopefully in the future, it will get better, unless we're going to update our outrage every time we become a little more civilised.

Yeah I know, unless there is an admission of guilt or some proof/witness etc it comes down to one persons word against an others. In some historic cases though it was reported at the time (particularly to do with priests) and nothing was done about it because they had all the power back then. In extreme cases a priest was moved on to a different parish.

[Vicky.]

I should never expect sexual harassment anywhere.
I do expect to experience it everywhere, and this expectation is often met. Work was always one of the worst places, but then again, I worked in a bar where drunk wankers who think they are Casanova and expect you to fall on the floor infront of them legs splayed screaming **** me, because they grabbed your tit forcefully and gave you a wink, are sadly extremely common.