Sexual harassment is any unwanted physical or verbal contact that is sexual or seems sexual. It's a violation of sexual rights and it can happen almost anywhere — at school, at work, at home or in public.
If somebody is making inappropriate comments or jokes that make you feel uncomfortable, even if it’s not about you, ask them to stop or report it to an adult. If it happens at school or work, tell a teacher or supervisor.
Somebody who is sexually harassed might feel:
Someone who is sexually harassed may also have low self-confidence. Most kids also try to avoid situations in which they might encounter the harasser. However, it's better to deal with the problem with an adult’s help than to avoid it.
Sexual harassment can be physical or verbal. It includes:
In 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments was passed to outlaw gender discrimination and sexual harassment in schools and at school activities and functions.