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The Pros And Cons Of Sexual Harassment

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Sexual harassment is no laughing matter, as it is without a doubt, an extremely serious issue these days. Everyone hears about horrific instances, such as the one with Larry Nassar at Michigan State, where it is obvious that the alleged allegations in fact happened. However, in today’s society, instead of proving that one is guilty, the defendant has to prove why he is innocent, which is the exact opposite of how the court system is supposed to work. The instances where people assume is when other people start to question the actual stories. Many stories that are brought about are extremely difficult, for even the experts to believe. For example, in the article, “The Silence Breakers,” claims that, “47% of transgender people report being sexually assaulted at some point in their lives, both in and out of the workplace” (Felsenthal 8) meaning that nearly half of transgenders have claimed that they have been sexually harassed. Not only is this hard to believe, but it sparks the question of what are we considering as sexual harassment? “Unwanted sexual advancements” can mean completely different things for each person, and the majority of the time, there is no proof to back up what each person is saying. Once an accusation is made, how is a male supposed to prevent this from going public? Catherine Burr claims that the aim of an investigation “ensures that the fact-finding process—including the identification, gathering and assessment of evidence—is fair, objective, and
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