The Perceptions of Sedco Staffs Towards Sexual Harrasment in the Workplace / Farleeza Ramley and Siti Nor Rabiahtul Pg. Mohd

The purpose of Chapter One is to introduce, justify, and position the research endeavour, it begins with the introduction of the scenario of the sexual harassment in the workplace followed by the research issue. A problem statement is presented, leading to the formulation of the research objectives and research questions. This chapter also highlights the scope, the significance of die study and the theoretical underpinning. Finally, a study framework is developed. 1.2 Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Issue Sexual harassment is known as global phenomenon that affects all working class regardless of age, gender, social status or work category. It can also occur in different setting of environment such as in the academic, public and workplace (Kamal et al, 2011). Before we look further into the issue, it is important to know the definition of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment defined as an unwelcome or uninvited behaviour or sexual nature, which offensive, discomforting, threatening or humiliating and may affect an employee's work performance, health, career or livelihood (Sabitha M., 2000). According to Zarizana and Celicia (2001), this term is not about personal relationships between men and women but it is more to a situation that involved abusive of power, gender violence and as a violation of human right.