page 6 The following questionnaire has been provided by the lask Force Against Sexual Harassment, which is a project of the Harrisburg lAbmen’s Center 1. What gender are you? A. male B. Female 2. What is your occupation? A. Professional with advanced degree (for example: doctor) B. Teacher, counselor, social worker, nurse C. Managerial, administrative, business D. White collar worker (sales, clerical, secretarial) E. \rtist, writer F. Technician, skilled worker G. Semi-skilled worker H. Student, full time I. Student, part time 3. Are you working at presenter pay outside the home? A. Yes, I have a full time job B. Yes, I have a part time job C. No, Ido volunteer work D. No, But I have worked in the past E. No, but I am a full time student F. No, but I am a part-time student 4. Which of the following have you experiencetfwith coworkers or supervisors? (Circle letters of all answers that apply ) A. Leering or ogling B. Sexual remarks or teasing C. Subtle sexual hints and pressures D. Touching, brushing against, grabbing, pinching E. Invitations to a date, with the implication that refusing may count against you F. Sexual propositions, with the implication that refusing may count against you G. Sexual relations with the implication that refusing may count! against you (for a promotion grade or raise) H. Sexual harassment that was part of the conditions for a grade I. No sexual harassment at all 5. What sex were these coworkers or superiors? A. Male B. Female C. Both 6 Wch one of the following statements best reflects the way you feel? A. Sexual tensions between men and women who work together are natural B. Innocent flirtations make the workday interesting C. An attractive man or woman has to expect sexual advances and learn how to handle them D. Encouraging the boss’s sexual interest is often a way of getting ahead E. Women who are bothered by male coworkers are usually asking for it F. Men who are bothered by female coworkers are usually asking for it G. Unwelcome male/female attentions on the job are offensive 7. If a coworker or supervisor has made sexual advances to you, how did you feel about it? A. It was embarassing B. It was demeaning C. It was intimidating D. It was flattering E. It was a way of keeping me, a woman, "in my place” F. It was of no consequence G. Not applicable 8. What sex was that coworker or supervisor? A. Male B. Female C. Not applicable 9. At work have you ever used your sexual attractiveness for any of the following purposes? (Circle letters of all answers that apply.) A. To improve relations with a supervisor B. To catch the attention of higher ups C. To get out of chores I dislike D. To obtain special help E. To manuever into a better job position F. To obtain other advantages G. I don’t use my sexual attractiveness 10. \/\/h a t do y°u think of a person using their sexual attractiveness to gain job advantages? A. It's only natural-sexual attractiveness is a basic asset made to be used B. It’s an answer to the way others gain job advantages C. It tends to perpetuate a system of sexism D. It’s one’s own business and it just has nothing to do with me 11. In getting your job, how important do you think your physical attractiveness was? A. More important than my other qualifications B. Equally important C. Less important D. Unimportant 12. At work, how important is a man’s physical attractiveness? A. As important as a woman’s B. Less important C. More important D. Unimportant A Sexual Harrassmeftt Survey 13. If a coworker or supervisor has made sexual advances to 2 you, how did you react? A. I enjoyed it B. I ignored it, hoping it would stop C. I worried that if I objected, it would somehow go against me D. I played along with it, hoping it would lead to a promotion E. I asked the person to stop it F. I reported itfoa supervisor or a union representative G. Not applicable 14. What sex was that coworker or supervisor? 2 A. Male B. Female C. Not applicable 15. If you were to report unwelcome attentions to a supervisor o a union representative, what do you think would happen? A. Nothing at all B. I would be told not to take it so seriously C. The harasser would be told to stop or else D. I would be labeled a troublemaker ' E. I would be offered a job in another department to help me avoid the person F. I would be offered a job in another department in retaliation G. I would be fired 16. Flow would you feel if you saw sexual advances being made to another person at work? A. I would sympathize with him/her B. I would blame him/her , C. I would envy his/her ability to make sexual attractiveness an * asset D. I would think nothing of it 17. How do you feel about sexual harassment? A. It is a serious problem B. It is a minor problem C 11 is of no importance at all 18. Have y° u or any person you've known ever: A. Quit a job because of sexual harassment B. Been fired because of sexual harassment C. Ruined a relationship with a mate because of sexual harassment on the job 19. How do you sheild yourself from sexual harassment? A. I pretend not to notice B. I act silly and childish .C. I adopt a cool and guarded manner D. I dress with extreme modesty E. I flaunt my wedding ring F. I've never had to cope with it 20. What is your approximate annual salary? A Less than $5,000 B. $5,000 to $lO,OOO C. $lO,OOO to $15,000 D. $15,000 to $25,000 E. More than $25,000 21. What your age? A. Under 20 B. 20-24 C. 25-29 D. 30-35 e. Over 35 22. Have you ever experienced sexual harassment in an educational setting? A. in grade school B. in high school C. undergraduate school D. graduate school Completed questionnaires can be dropped off at the urse’s Office - room WlO2, during (he office hours of the day - F ri., 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ; and “Thur., 5:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Questionnaires will be accepted until June 4 What is your marital status? A. Single B. Living with a mate C. Mamed, first time D. Remarried E. Separated F. Divorced G. Widowed 4. What is the highest level of education you have completed? A. Grade school B. High school C. Some college D. College graduate E. Some graduate work F. Advanced degree 5. Where do you live? A. Harrisburg B. Middletown CWest Shore D. Highspire or Steelton E. Other town in Pennsylvania F. Out of state 6. Have you ever had a relative or mate confide a problem of this nature to you? A. Yes, once B. Yes, several times C. No, never D. No, but I have experienced it myself Have you ever had a pe r sonal relationship destroyed as a result of stress from: A. Sexual harassment of yourself B. Sexual harassment of your mate or lover reader
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