SEXUAL HARASSMENT EXPERIENCES OF FEMALE GRADUATES OF NIGERIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS
SEXUAL HARASSMENT EXPERIENCES OF FEMALE GRADUATES OF NIGERIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS
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DOI：
10.2190/iq.30.4.e
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发表时间：
2010-12-01
影响因子：
1.3
通讯作者：
Olusola-Taiwo, Omolara
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作者：
Owoaje, Eme T.;Olusola-Taiwo, Omolara
The sexual harassment experiences of female graduates from tertiary institutions in Nigeria, were explored using self-administered questionnaires. Information was obtained on the respondents' socio-demographic characteristics and experiences of sexual harassment while in their various tertiary institutions. The majority (69.8%) of the respondents had been sexually harassed, with the main perpetrators being male classmates and lecturers. About two-thirds experienced the non-physical type of sexual harassment; 48.2% experienced the physical type. Non-physical harassment included sexual comments (57.8%) and requests to do something sexual in exchange for academic favors (32.2%). Physical forms of sexual harassment included unwanted sexual touching (29.4%) and being intentionally brushed against in a sexual way (28.9%). The effects experienced by victims were depression and perceived insecurity on campus. Sexual harassment is a common occurrence in Nigerian tertiary institutions. Appropriate institutional interventions should be developed to reduce these occurrences.
