An exploratory study of sexual harassment in Pakistani organizations

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Ali, Faiza and Kramar, Robin. (2015). An exploratory study of sexual harassment in Pakistani organizations. Asia Pacific Journal of Management. 32(1), pp. 229-249. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10490-014-9380-1
AuthorsAli, Faiza and Kramar, Robin
Abstract

Despite prior research on the influence of national regulatory and cultural factors on sexual harassment (SH) in the workplace, few studies have examined SH, its impact on victims and redress processes in Muslim majority countries (MMCs) such as Pakistan. This study uses neo-institutional theory to develop a more comprehensive framework to explore SH experienced by women in the workplace in Pakistan. Qualitative methodology is adopted to examine employees’ and managers’ perceptions of SH. Drawing on interviews with working women and human resource managers in six Pakistani organizations, this study demonstrates that even when there are formal policies designed to prevent SH, cultural factors influence policy implementation. It reveals that there is a tension between traditional culture and behavior consistent with SH policies in the workplace. This study identifies three major factors which influence SH redressal; these are socio-cultural factors (e.g., female modesty), institutional factors (e.g., inappropriate redress procedures), and managerial expertise/bias.

Keywordssexual harassment; Muslim women; Pakistan; socio-cultural factors; equal employment opportunity
Year2015
JournalAsia Pacific Journal of Management
Journal citation32 (1), pp. 229-249
PublisherSpringer
ISSN0217-4561
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1007/s10490-014-9380-1
Scopus EID2-s2.0-84939881822
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Page range229-249
Research GroupPeter Faber Business School
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