The Costs of Sexual Harassment
Loss of Emotional Well Being
The emotional effects of sexual harassment can be devastating. Here are some of the feelings suffered by targets of harassment:
- Depression, anxiety, shock, denial
- Anger, fear, frustration, irritability
- Insecurity, embarrassment, feelings of betrayal
- Confusion, feelings of powerlessness
- Shame, low self-esteem, self-consciousness
- Guilt, self-blame, isolation