Assessing the factors associated with sexual harassment among young female migrant workers in Nepal
Assessing the factors associated with sexual harassment among young female migrant workers in Nepal
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DOI：
10.1177/0886260507305524
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发表时间：
2007-11-01
影响因子：
2.5
通讯作者：
Cleland, John
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作者：
Puri, Mahesh;Cleland, John
本文探讨了加德满都谷地地毯和服装厂中年轻女性农民工的性骚扰程度及其相关因素。信息来自对550名年龄在14至19岁之间的女工和12名深入病例的调查。应用双变量和多变量技术来确定与骚扰相关的因素。调查发现，十分之一的年轻女性曾遭受过性骚扰或胁迫。那些看过色情电影的人比那些没有看过任何类型电影的人更有可能报告性骚扰。肇事者包括同事、男朋友、雇主和亲戚。案例历史表明，年轻女性无法与同龄人和性伴侣有效沟通，缺乏自尊，工作不安全感以及其他社会经济问题使她们容易受到这些虐待。研究结果表明，需要进行宣传并采取一系列以工厂为基础的干预措施。
This article explores the extent of, and factors associated with, sexual harassment of young female migrant workers in the carpet and garment factories in Kathmandu Valley. Information is drawn from a survey of 550 female workers aged 14 to 19 and 12 in-depth case histories. Bivariate and multivariate techniques were applied to identify the factors associated with harassment. The survey found that 1 in 10 young women had experienced sexual harassment or coercion. Those who were exposed to pornographic movies were more likely than those with no exposure to any kind of movies to report sexual harassment. Perpetrators included coworkers, boyfriends, employers, and relatives. Case histories revealed that the inability of young women to communicate effectively with their peers and sex partners, lack of self-esteem, job insecurity, and other socioeconomic problems made them vulnerable to these abuses. The results suggest the need for advocacy and a range of factory-based interventions.