| Abstract: | The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence and factors for Women’s Sexual
Harassment at the work place and its impacts on the victims: in the case of FDRE Ministry of
Finance. A descriptive and explanatory (mixed) design was employed where both qualitative and
quantitative approaches were used in the study a sample of 247 employee respondents were taken
for the study using random sampling techniques. In the process of answering the basic questions,
a questionnaire capturing various issues including demographic profiles, factors that causes
sexual harassment, the prevalence of sexual harassment and the effects of sexual harassment were
addressed using Key informant interviews, in-depth-interview and questionnaire .The findings
revealed there is sexual harassment but when compared to other workplaces it shows a relatively
a lower rate which include attempt to rape, body contact for gratification, touching/pointing
sexually sensitive parts, often saw supervisors sexually harass, sexually sensitive assignments by
supervisors or coworker, habit to attend sex provoking activity, unconditional gifts in demanding
sex, clothing of women, family upbringing, educational status, culture of a society, socialization,
drug, alcohol and chat are the cause for sexual harassment. Effects of sexual harassment on the
victim it has economic, social and psychological impacts. Organizations should form/strengthen
guiding and counseling departments to guide employees in dealing with sexuality issues. They
should implement the already existing policies on sexual protection and gender policy on the
ground. |
