Volume 5, Number 1

Effects of Sexual Harassment on Teachers by Students in High Schools in The Manzini Region

  Authors

Dumisa Celumusa and Mabuza, University of Eswatini, Eswatini (Swaziland).

  Abstract

This study sought to investigate the effects of sexual harassment of teachers by students in high schools in the Manzini region. The objectives were to determine the extent, effects of sexual harassment and teachers’ coping strategies. The study applied mixed method design that employed self-administered questionnaires and semi-structured interviews for the victims. Radom sampling technique, which involved a total of 80 teachers. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS while qualitative data were analyzed using Framework Analysis. Results shows that teachers do suffer sexual harassment from learners mostly through verbal utterances that indicate sexual advancements and sending teachers nude pictures and make sexy gestures that lures teachers into having sex. Teachers react by punishing, avoiding learners and confronting the student. Sexually harassed teacher feel embarrassed, develop fear and anger, tend to avoid school. It is, therefore, recommended that government need to protect teachers and develop policy regarding sexual harassment.

  Keywords

Sexual harassment, sexual advancement, abuse, exploitation