Women Sexual Harassment In Central African Republic:Analysis And Prevention

This study aims to specifically explore the extent of sexual harassment and identify the consequences for working life.To better understand this problem,.,the forms of sexual harassment,occupation levels,differences in rank,and professional,personal,psychological,physical and social consequences were measured.141 women workers from the Department of National Education in the Central African Republic were interviewed.A sexual harassment experience questionnaire containing four sections and 41 questions was adapted and used to collect the data.The results show that sexual harassment is a very important problem in the workplace in Central Africa.It remains in high proportion among the teachers more than other working women in the administration.Also,most of stalkers occupy a hierarchically superior rank or hold a power of decision on their victims.Then,the physical and non-verbal forms of the phenomenon seem to produce serious consequences for the victims,ranging from a loss of psychological,physical,social and professional consequences.Despite the magnitude of the problem and the consequences it may engender,few women dare to speak about it and many do not know the legal source that can help them combat this problem.This study suggests full involvement of all stakeholders including employers,governmental agencies,activists and victims for a collective awareness of the problem and for a synergy of actions to better reduce the phenomenon and prevent it effectively.