The traditional sexual harasser appeared face-to-face, uncomfortably close to the victim’s work space, engaging in tacky jokes, suggestive references, or downright disgusting discourse. In today’s world of social media, online learning, virtual workrooms, and text-based communication, sexual harassment continues to thrive in a new and alarming way.
Behind the perceived safety of the smart phone or VPN connection, harassers have found comfort in the apparent anonymity of the digital “connection”, creating a dangerous situation for victims who may also feel protected from their harassers by distance and obscurity.