Legal Development In Pakistan Related To The Sexual Harassment Issue At Workplace

Abstract

The word harassment comprises diverse meanings in today's world. Harassment is an issue that gives mental torture and unrest environment for an individual particularly for women. The motive behind the practice of harassment is to create an abusive, suffocated and antagonistic environment on the basis of gender discrimination. There are various forms of harassment exist including verbal abuse, physical assault and sexual misconduct etc. unfortunately the practice of harassment has deeply prevailed to the extent of children. Harassment is a common issue around the world but it is condemned as well especially the civilized nations address this issue in responsible manner. With the passage of time it is being treated lawfully. However, a kind of hesitation is found particularly in conservative societies over discussing the issue of harassment due to inoperative behavior from a large portion. Hence, victim feels hesitancy in raising the matter that in actual adds the oil to fire. The purpose of this paper is to highlight the legal development taken place on the protection against sexual harassment at workplace. Today a large number of women work which are called working women who faces external challenges and the issue of harassment is one of them. Regrettably, it is to note that it is dealt as a routine matter because it is understood that working class of women have to face it and the best way to deal with the issue of workplace harassment is be quiet. Hence, dealing with the issue in normal practice has strengthen its roots which is a major cause of further challenges.