Sexual Harassment and Bullying

Slide 1: Title Slide

• Title: Understanding Sexual Harassment and Bullying
• Subtitle: Creating a Safe and Respectful Campus Community
• Your Name/Organization Name
• Date
• Image: A diverse group of college students in a positive, collaborative setting.

Slide 2: Definitions and Causes

• Title: Definitions and Causes
• Content:
  • Sexual Harassment:
    • Definition: Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature.

• • • ncludes: Quid pro quo (something for something), hostile environment.
  • Bullying:
    • Definition: Repeated aggressive behavior intended to intimidate, harm, or humiliate.
    • Includes: Physical, verbal, cyberbullying.
  • Causes:
    • Power imbalances.
    • Lack of respect and empathy.
    • Societal norms that tolerate harassment/bullying.
    • Lack of clear policies and enforcement.
    • Bystander effect.
• Image: A graphic depicting power dynamics or a "no bullying" symbol.

Slide 3: Current Statistics

• Title: Current Statistics
• Content:
  • Sexual Harassment:
    • Highlight statistics on prevalence in college settings (e.g., percentage of female students experiencing sexual assault/harassment).
    • Mention the impact on mental health and academic performance.
    • Point out the high percentage of unreported cases.
  • Bullying:
    • Statistics on cyberbullying prevalence among college students.
    • Data on the impact of bullying on mental health and social well-being.
    • Statistics about how often professors are bullied by students.
  • Cite reliable sources (e.g., national surveys, academic studies).
• Image: A bar graph or infographic illustrating key statistics.

Slide 4: Case Studies

• Title: Case Studies
• Content:
  • Case Study 1 (Sexual Harassment):
    • Scenario: A professor makes repeated unwanted sexual advances towards a student, promising better grades in exchange for compliance.
    • Analysis: Explain how this constitutes quid pro quo harassment and the legal/ethical implications.
  • Case Study 2 (Bullying):
    • Scenario: A group of students creates a social media page to publicly humiliate and spread rumors about another student.
    • Analysis: Explain how this constitutes cyberbullying and the impact on the victim's mental health.
    • It would also be useful to include a case study of a student bullying a professor.
• Image: A symbolic image representing a college campus or social media.

Slide 5: Societal Beliefs/Myths and Remedies

• Title: Myths and Remedies
• Content:
  • Myths:
    • "It's just harmless teasing."
    • "Victims are just too sensitive."
    • "It's a private matter, and the school shouldn't get involved."
    • "If they dress like that, they are asking for it."
    • "Only women are victims of sexual harassment."
  • Impact of Myths:
    • Victim blaming.
    • Discourages reporting.
    • Hinders effective remedies.
  • Remedies:
    • Clear and enforced policies.
    • Education and awareness programs.
    • Support services for victims.
    • Bystander intervention training.
    • Promoting a culture of respect and accountability.
• Image: A "myth vs. reality" graphic or an image representing support and intervention.

Key Considerations:

• Use clear, concise language.
• Include visuals to enhance engagement.
• Cite sources accurately.
• Be sensitive to the potential impact of the content on students.
• Encourage open discussion and questions.
• Be ready to provide resources for students who may need help.