How many people in the US suffered from harassment at work

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During the survey Wall Street Journal и NBC 48% of women stated that they were personally sexually harassed at work.

Meanwhile, 41% of working men stated that they had witnessed sexual harassment at work. And the vast majority of respondents agreed that sexual harassment in the workplace is quite common: 67% said they believe that it occurs in most or almost all workplaces, including 62% of men and 71% of women.

In the 1991 year, the results were the opposite when a similar survey was conducted. Then 63% of Americans said they believed that sexual harassment occurred in most or almost all workplaces.

In the new survey, 900 adults were surveyed, including 265 working women and 286 working men.

38% of working women believe that they were paid less than men for the same job, and 37% believe that they did not perceive their point of view because of their gender.

Recall that the 5 October edition The New York Times published an investigation that Harvey Weinstein is one of the most influential Hollywood producers for many years. had a sexual relationship with subordinates and young actresses, and then paid off from their charges. As a result, Weinstein was fired from the company he founded. About the harassment by the producer reported a few actresses, including Romola Garay, Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie. While some actresses say that Weinstein’s behavior was not a secret in Hollywood, for others the news came as a shock. October 11 Harvey Weinstein's wife, designer Georgina Chapman, announced that she was breaking up with her husband.

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