Simorangkir, Deborah Nauli Work-related sexual harassment and coping techniques: the case of Indonesian female journalists. Media Asia, 47 (1-2).

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Abstract

Female journalists make up only between five to 10 percent of the total journalists in Indonesia. Consequently, this often gives women little bargaining power in the workplace. This research analyzes the prevalence and nature of sexual harassment experienced by Indonesian female journalists, as well as their coping techniques. In doing so, in-depth interviews with 10 Indonesian female journalists were conducted. Results show that the majority of respondents have encountered some type of sexual harassment, ranging from unwelcome sexual advances, sexual jokes, offensive flirtations, or actual sexual assaults. Based on the in-depth interviews, there were six main coping techniques used by the respondents: 1. Denial; 2. Ignoring the harassment; 3. Relying on the protection of male coworkers; 4. Appearing more masculine; 5. Being friendly and approachable to others; and, 6. Confronting and reporting. Data is analyzed using a feminist perspective, specifically the sociocultural theory. Though the participants in this study have learned to cope with such treatment, the overall persistence of sexual harassment may lead to such negative implications as further decrease of the number of female journalists, lack of diversity in the media, and the inability for journalists to be watchdogs.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman > HQ1075 Gender
Divisions:	Faculty of Business Administration and Communication > Department of Communication and Public Relations
Depositing User:	Faisal Ifzaldi
Date Deposited:	03 Aug 2022 04:05
Last Modified:	11 Jul 2023 06:05
URI:	http://repository.sgu.ac.id/id/eprint/2373

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