Perceptions of Students and Teaching Faculty about Sexual Harassment at University Level in Pakistan

Abstract

The main objective of the research was to examine the "Perceptions of Students and Teaching Faculty about Sexual Harassment at University Level in Pakistan". The primary aim of the study was to study the "Perceptions of Students and Teaching Faculty about Sexual Harassment at University Level in Pakistan". Sexual harassment is an issue both profound and pernicious present in many spheres of life, including education. The overall approach of this study was interpretive paradigm utilized in this research. The research used a phenomenology nature of the research. In the present research, the researcher employed the mix method (Quan-Qual sequential) approach. In this research, data were collected by utilizing survey (questionnaire) and interview strategy. The population consisted of university teachers and public and private sector university students of Lahore city, which is a provincial capital of Pakistan. A total of ten universities of Lahore city (5 public and 5 private) were selected randomly for data collection. A total of 1000 surveys (questionnaires) were distributed and completed by 200 university female teachers and 800 university female students. The sampling technique was both random and purposive (snowball) sampling technique. The majority of the university instructors and pupils are well aware of the definitions of harassment. The primary findings were that the majority of the instructors and pupils viewed sexual harassment cases to be seen in the Lahore city universities. The results of the research could be useful for future policy decisions regarding the awareness of laws.