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Elaine Chao is serving her second stint in a presidential cabinet. (Photo: Twitter/ @SecElaineChao)

‘I’ve also been sexually harassed, perpetrator still around’ says Elaine Chao, Trump’s cabinet member

She declined to name the perpetrator or explain what happened, telling the Women Rule annual summit of female leaders.

06 Dec 2017 12:41 PM

Very Few women report of sexual harassment at workplace: Lawyer

The growing number of crimes against women reflects the deeply rooted social prejudices and social status of women in our society.

04 Dec 2017 2:04 AM

In a bid to take on rising instances of crimes against women, the state women’s commission has undertaken a forum called PUSH.

Forum formed to combat harassment at workplace

40,000 Vishakha internal assessment committee members have been trained in the past few months.

02 Dec 2017 1:57 AM

Sexual victimisation of women by men is a growing societal concern that is present in all environments of day- to-day life. (Photo: Pixabay)

Some men confuse sexual interest with consent: study

The study's findings highlight the utility of risk reduction programs that empower women to assertively communicate their sexual desires.

28 Nov 2017 7:44 PM

Saturday Night Live aired a sketch starring Scarlett Johansson as Ivanka Trump in a glittery gold dress peddling a fragrance: Complicit. (Photo: Pixabay)

Dictionary.com chooses 'complicit' as its word of the year

This year a conversation that keeps on surfacing is what exactly it means to be complicit.

27 Nov 2017 7:05 PM

Of those women who said they had experienced harassment, 69 per cent said it happened at work, 43 per cent in social settings, 45 per cent on the street and 14 per cent at home, the poll found. (Photo: File/Representational)

Sexual harassment commonplace: 60 per cent of US women are victims, survey says

The findings come as the US grapples with sexual scandals that have rocked the world of entertainment, business and politics.

22 Nov 2017 12:10 PM

Police booths at 23 stations

Once directed to these booths, the survivors can raise their complaints without any hassle.

21 Nov 2017 1:41 AM

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a pervasive, chronic problem that can cause enduring psychological harm, scientists say. (Photo: Pexels/Representational)

Workplace sexual harassment 'a chronic problem': expert

Perpetrators of sexual harassment in workplaces are not only superiors but also coworkers, subordinates, customers and clients.

20 Nov 2017 2:52 PM

Feminists say symbolic moves are not enough to combat the engrained sexism in France. (Photo: AP)

France wrestles with the line between seduction and harassment

We must change the whole way of thinking of our society.

20 Nov 2017 10:35 AM

The study further elaborates that many of them are turning to drink and drugs in order to cope and in the long run have a lower level of overall happiness. (Photo: Pixabay)

Depression in women often caused by sexual harassment in office

Study finds women are suffering anxiety, depression, eating disorders and PTSD after being victimized at their work places.

18 Nov 2017 11:15 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Bisexual women face higher rates of sexual violence

In fact, 50% of bisexual women have experienced rape at one point of their lifetime while within the United States.

16 Nov 2017 10:04 AM

The incident came to light when a nurse posted videos of a rather sexually suggestive dance on Facebook, instantly sparked outrage. (Photo: Screengrab/ IndianViralLion)

S Korea hospital under fire for forcing nurses to perform sexy dances for officials, patients

A nurse wrote: 'We had to lie down on the floor and spread our legs in front of patients and their guardians.'

15 Nov 2017 2:49 PM

Corrigan is at least the fifth woman to claim Bush groped her. (Photo: AP)

Woman accuses former President George H W Bush of groping her when she was 16

The 16-year-old says as the photo was being taken, Bush dropped his hand to her buttocks and squeezed.

14 Nov 2017 9:27 AM

A photo taken on January 7, 2013, shows Sepp Blatter (right) and Hope Solo (centre) presenting the Fifa Women’s World Player of the Year award to USA’s Abby Wambach in the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Zurich. (Photo: AP)

Now, Sepp Blatter in sexual harassment scandal

Blatter also famously argued in 2004 that players could boost the popularity of the women's game by wearing tighter shorts.

12 Nov 2017 1:06 AM

Repercussions of sexual misconduct

We get celebrities to give their take on a current issue each week and lend their perspective to a much-discussed topic.

12 Nov 2017 12:08 AM

AirAsia India, however, said in a statement that the passenger verbally abused a senior cabin crew after she was asked to switch off her mobile phone. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Felt like terrorist: Woman accuses AirAsia crew in B'luru of sexual harassment

AirAsia India has denied the charge and said it dealt with the incident as per laid down procedure.

11 Nov 2017 2:06 PM

Plea rejected, sentence in harassment case upheld

The court also upheld a penalty of Rs 10,000 imposed on him with a direction that the amount should be paid to the victim.

11 Nov 2017 1:58 AM

Sexual harassment at workplace is about power, domination

Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace organised by FLO North East Chapter last evening.

09 Nov 2017 6:22 PM

Monica Belucci was recently seen in the TV series 'Twin Peaks.' (Photo: AP)

Men have to learn how to stay in their place: Monica Bellucci on sexual harassment

The actress says that it shouldn't be on women to cover themselves or to avoid creating a situation that can provoke men.

09 Nov 2017 2:46 PM

Govt launches app on sexual harassment

The complaint mechanism, which the ministry had initiated for government employees in July, is now open for women working in the private sector, too.

08 Nov 2017 6:44 AM

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