Abstract
In Pakistan, cases of sexual harassment are often reported in print and
electronic media. Though, harassment Acts and Laws have been
introduced but still a vast majority is reluctant to share this issue with
friends, colleagues and even families. Therefore this study is designed to
explore the reporting behavior of working women towards sexual
harassment and to highlight responsive style of families, friends,
colleagues and higher authorities on reporting the issue. Respondents
were approached through purposive sampling method and data was
collected from only those females who experienced workplace
harassment at any stage in life. Questionnaire was used as tool of data
collection. Results of the study revealed that majority women do not
discuss and report the event of sexual harassment. Those who discuss
and report receive negative response of family as well as from higher
authorities in offices. Results further ascertained the fact that no
concrete action is taken against perpetrators and if someone reports it,
they did not find any satisfactory response on it. Majority respondents
showed dissatisfaction upon the action taken. The government needs to
properly execute women protection bills and laws in true spirit in order
to provide a workplace environment that is conducive to women.
