"This is where it has to be fixed – the fact the burden of proof always falls on the person reporting the incident. That the unfortunate victim didn’t have a framework for which to report the incident and wasn’t provided training on how to identify the different degrees of harassment in the first place. An inappropriate remark is not the same as a direct sexual proposition, and is certainly not the same as a non-consensual physical approach with force.
I really like what Brittany Laughlin of LatticeVC has to say about this in her recent article about changing the model of reporting when it comes to harassment:
This model of reporting is broken. We can reduce bad behavior by having more open conversations when someone crosses the line, instead of an all-or-nothing approach. Creating smaller feedback loops will help make change faster.
I agree with Laughlin’s call to treat stories as data points, not accusations, and to put a transparent sexual harassment policy in place. I’d also like to add the following actions:"
This is a very informative essay about the way a man rationalized his persistent sexual harassment and the way a woman rationalized away her concerns. And it ends with this great framework for sexual harassment reporting.
Like, really great.
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