
不平衡的權力關係
There are many types of behavior that constitute sexual harassment — some of them are easy to identify, while others are more subtle.
性騷擾有許多不同形式,其中一些很容易辨識,而另一些則比較隱晦。
subtle (adj.)隱約的、微妙的、不易察覺的subtle difference 細微差異subtle changes 細微的變化
Being aware of the full spectrum of these behaviors is important for creating welcoming and safe workplace environments for everyone.
了解這些行為的各個層次對於創造對每個人都友善且安全的工作環境是至關重要的。
be aware of 明白……、意識到……spectrum (n.)光譜、波譜、範圍、層次
Some of the more obvious forms of sexual harassment involve unwanted touching of a victim or one coworker simply propositioning another for sex.
較明顯的性騷擾形式包括對受害者進行不受歡迎的觸碰,或同事對他人提出性交的要求。
obvious (adj.)明顯的proposition(v.)提出要求
Another straightforward type of harassment is quid pro quo, which literally means “a favor given in return for something.”
另一個直接的騷擾類型是「交換條件」,字面上意思是「給予回報」。
straightforward (adj.)直接的、不複雜的quid pro quo 交換條件
A clear example of this is “when a supervisor’s request for sexual favors or other sexual conduct results in a tangible job action.”
其中一個明確的例子是「當主管要求性服務或其他性行為,並以此為條件來影響工作上的決策」。
tangible (adj.)真實的、可觸摸得到的
These behaviors usually stem from an unbalanced power dynamic, with the offender holding more power in the situation than the victim.
這些行為通常源自於不平衡的權力關係,加害者在這種情況下擁有比受害者更多的權力。
stem from 源自於~
In addition, there are many other behaviors that constitute sexual harassment which are much harder to spot.
此外,還有許多其他形式的性騷擾相對較難察覺。
spot (v.)發覺、察覺
Despite their subtleties, all of them can create an uncomfortable and “hostile work environment” for the victims.
儘管它們不太明顯,但所有這些行為都可能給受害者帶來不適且「不友善的工作氣氛」。
subtlety (n.)微妙、隱晦hostile (adj.)有敵意的、不友好的
Examples include a colleague: making repeated compliments or comments about coworkers’ appearances, asking coworkers about their sex lives, leaving unwanted romantic gifts for coworkers, or sending sexually suggestive emails or text messages to coworkers.
例如,同事對他人外貌不斷給予讚美或評論、詢問同事們的性生活,或是給同事送上不受歡迎的浪漫禮物,或者給同事發送性暗示的電子郵件或簡訊。
compliment (n.) 讚美、稱讚suggestive (adj.) 暗示的、引起聯想的
It is important to note that “sexual harassment knows no gender,” meaning anyone in the workplace can be either a victim or perpetrator.
值得強調的是「性騷擾不分性別」,這意味著在工作場所中,任何人都可能成為受害者或加害者。
perpetrator (n.)犯罪者、加害者、行兇者
In fact, sexual harassment does not even need to be rooted in sexual desire.
事實上,性騷擾甚至無需建立在性慾上。
be rooted in 源自於~
By many definitions, the victim only needs to be targeted because of their gender.
根據許多定義,只要受害者是因其性別而成為目標,就可稱之為性騷擾。
target (v.)把~當作目標
Being familiar with these behaviors and definitions of what constitutes sexual harassment will ensure that each employee knows their own rights and respects those of others.
熟悉這些行為和性騷擾的定義將確保每位員工了解自己的權利,並尊重他人的權利。
be familiar with 對~很熟悉