sexual harassment in Malaysia

The sexual harassment situation in Malaysia...

Sexual harassment in the workplace has become a serious problem with adverse consequences for women workers, especially now that their numbers have increased in the labour force. Research conducted from 2000 to 2001 found that 35% of the 1,483 respondents from six pioneer companies had experienced one or more forms of sexual harassment in their workplace. A significantly higher proportion of female than male respondents indicated that they had experienced such harassment which ranged from dirty jokes (verbal) to visual and physical harassment. As a result of such harassment, many of the victims felt insecure and said that their personal security was being threatened. Those who were interviewed reported “feelings of fear, confusion, shock and anger”.

Although the Malaysian government has adopted a Code of Practice with the laudable intention of eradicating sexual harassment in the workplace, this does not have the legal force to compel all companies to adopt sexual harassment policies. As a result, sexual harassment, with all its detrimental consequences, continues unabated.

Reality Television...

Reality Television Now...

2003 is a year where reality television (TV) becomes the ‘in' thing for Malaysian (here we refer to musical inclined reality show). It never put down the TV stations to come with ‘another' new reality TV programs. Now, we have Akademi Fantasia, Mentor, Rock Unite, Blast Off, One In A Million, Rentak Juara and some others in our reality TV list.

The format is simple, the winner will be voted by audiences or at least half of the marks are from voting system (via Short Message System on mobile phone). After that a recording contract is there for you. Since SMS vote used, there will be no equilibrium between talent and emotional preference.

Some of the winner is voted because of their beautiful appearance or naive ness, not the talent. But you have to bear in mind because this is reality TV looks like. Due to that many of local singers who are not born from reality TV fell uncomfortable with the imminent of "instant artist". Putting lack-of-talent-but-only-pretty-face as the reason, many of artists said this reality TV generation will put Malaysian music industry to its way of doom. For a season of Akademi Fantasia, 12 new artists are born. Even there is a winner, but almost all of the 12 contestant will get an opportunity to do stage performance or better luck, a recording contract. Anyway, it is true that some of them goes into acting or becoming radio deejay due to good management from their respective reality TV organizer.

In 3 years time frame, Akademi Fantasia alone had putted more than 30 new artists into local music scene. Not to forget other contestants from various reality TVs that local audience has the faith in voting them. This over loaded of ‘instant artist' had become a threat to the non-reality TV artist. Reality TV is a product of TV station. This means that all of the contestants in reality TV show are getting lots of exposure and promotion compared to existing artist. TV station, especially the pay-to-view station are own by big media conglomerate which also own other popular media such radio station, magazine and web site. Through these entire popular medium, the process of sending information to audience are better and wide. A program called Mentor is a product of TV3 which is under the management of Media Prima in which also own NTV7, 8TV, TV9 and radio station, Hot FM. This is the reason why the popularity of reality TV contestant is bigger, bigger than the artist who already cut an album. Media need popular ‘thing' for their own survival. Without these popular things, the rating will not go up. This means the TV station cannot generate income in form of advertising space.

Plus, reality TV also gives them lots of money through SMS vote. The SMS vote is not only benefit to the media but also the telco companies in form of phone charges. Economically speaking, reality TV actually can generate lots of money to the TV station and their sponsors. This is why TV stations are fighting to come out with brand new and refreshing reality show. Already existing reality TV programs with high reputation such Akademi Fantasia and Mentor also still keep upgrading their show for better.

For one good reason, reality TV actually enriched Malaysian music scene with new talent. It cannot be denied that some of the contestants are very good in singing.

What Is Sexual Harassment?

anyone know what is sexual harassment??? anyone heard about sexual harrasment??? or anyone have experience with sexual harassment???...

i think now we must alert and know what is sexual harassment to protect our self...

• Sexual harassment means any unwelcome verbal, non-verbal, visual, psychological or physical conduct of a sexual nature that might, on reasonable grounds, be perceived by the victim as placing a condition of a sexual nature on his or her employment because of his or her sex.
• Sexual harassment may also consist of an unwelcome verbal, non-verbal, psychological or physical conduct of sexual nature that might, on reasonable grounds, be perceived by the victim as an insult or humiliation, or a threat to his or her well-being, and has no connection with his or her employment.
• Sexual harassment in the office includes work related harassment which happens outside the office. Such work related harassment may includes situations taking place at work-related social gathering or functions, conferences, workshop or training sessions and during work assignments outside the office.
• Sexual harassment in the course of work-related travel is also considered sexual harassment in the office. Where sexual harassment occurs as a result of employment responsibilities or relationship over the phone and through electronic media, it is also considered sexual harassment in the office.

~Situation - Sexual Harassment~

Sexual Harassment Among Workers

1.0 Introduction

1.1.1 Definition
-From code of practice on the prevention and Eradication of Sexual Harassment In The
Workplace. Ministry of Human Resources, 1999. “Sexual Harassment is any deliberate
verbal comments, gestures or behavior of a sexual nature that is unwanted, unwelcomed
and unsolicited. It can hurt a woman emotionally, physically and socially. The
majority of people who are sexually harassed are women.”

1.1.2 Background
-Early history and use of the term.
“ The term sexual harassment began coming to public attention in the 1970s, starting at
speak out” in 1975 in Ithaca New York, USA.”
-“The term sexual harassment was used in 1973 by Dr. Mary Rowe in a report to the
then president and canselor of MIT about various forms of gender issues. (See
Saturn's Rings, 1973)

1.2 Research Objectives
1.2.1 To find out why sexual harassment happen
1.2.2 To find out the types of sexual harassment
1.2.3 To find out the effects of sexual harassment
1.2.4 To find out how to overcome sexual harassment among workers

1.3 Research Question
1.3.1 Why sexual harassment happen?
1.3.2 What are the types of sexual harassment?
1.3.3 What are the effects of sexual harassment among workers?
1.3.4 How to overcome sexual harassment among workers?

2.0 Types of sexual harassment
2.1.1 Sexual coercion
2.1.2 Sexual annoyance

3.0 Effect of sexual harassment
3.1.1 Common effect on the victims
3.1.2 Effects of sexual harassment on organizations.

4.0 How to overcome of sexual harassment
4.1 Tips on how to overcome sexual harassment among workers
4.2 Step on how to overcome sexual harassment among workers

5.0 Conclusion
5.1 This paper has discussed about definition, background, type, effect and solving.
5.2 Concluding general statements

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About My Self...

Hello! My name is Norliza Binti Awang. My friend call me 'Iza'. I'm 21 years old. I was born in 27 August 1988 at Hospital Besar Kota Tinggi, Johor Darul Ta'zim. I have four siblings and I'm the last from them. I have two brother and one sister. All of them has married. So, I have five nephew and all girls. I love my nephew so much and now, I miss all my nephew.

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