Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination that includes gender harassment (verbal and nonverbal behaviors that convey hostility to, objectification of, exclusion of, or second-class status ab... 4. Public Spaces: Sexual harassment in public spaces, such as streets, parks, public transportation, and markets, is a widespread problem in India. Women and girls often face verbal harassment , unwanted advances, groping, and other forms of sexual misconduct while going about their daily lives. Initiatives such as “Safe City” programs, community patrols, and public awareness campaigns aim to address street harassment and create safer environments for women and girls. The POSH Act states that ‘ sexual harassment ’ is any unwelcome sexual behaviour, whether directly expressed or implied, and includes the cases of physical contact and advances, or a sexual favour demanded or requested, or making remarks with sexual overtones, or showing pornography or other offensive material, or acting in an unwelcome ... Sexual harassment in the workplace is a serious violation of a woman's right to work with dignity. To protect working women, the Indian government introduced the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, 2013.
