Citation

Gill R, Febbraro AR. Violence Against Women 2013; 19(2): 269-287.

Affiliation

1Defence R&D Canada, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1077801213478140

PMID

23443902

Abstract

Recent studies examining sexual harassment in the military indicate a decrease in reports of harassment, which may be attributed to several factors, including zero-tolerance policies or anti-harassment programs. However, the decrease may also be attributed to fears of losing one's job or of being derogated by colleagues if harassment is reported. This qualitative study of women employed in the Canadian combat arms examined spontaneously shared perceptions and experiences of sexual harassment. Six of the 26 women interviewed shared their experiences or perceptions of harassment, including concerns about potential repercussions of reporting. Implications for gender integration in military organizations are discussed.

Language: en