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  Gender harassment in the workplace  refers to any unwanted and offensive behaviour directed at an individual based on their gender or perceived gender. This type of harassment can occur in any occupation and any work setting. Examples of  gender harassmen t  in the workplace include: Verbal or physical abuse directed at an individual based on their gender or perceived gender. Offensive jokes or comments related to an individual’s gender or perceived gender. Displaying offensive or discriminatory material in the workplace related to gender or perceived gender. Making unwanted sexual advances or gestures. Denying opportunities or promotions to an individual based on their gender or perceived gender. Gossiping or spreading rumours about an individual’s gender or perceived gender. Excluding someone from social events or team building activities based on their gender or perceived gender. It’s important to note that gender harassment can occur between any members of a wo...

  Gender discrimination in the workplace refers to any action or behaviour that treats an individual differently based on their gender. This type of discrimination can take many forms and can occur at all levels of an organisation. Some examples of gender discrimination in the workplace include:   Hiring discrimination:  This occurs when an individual is not hired for a job or promotion because of their gender. This could happen when an employer prefers to hire someone of a certain gender over another or when an employer’s selection process is designed to exclude certain genders.   Pay discrimination:  This occurs when an individual is paid less than their colleagues because of their gender. This can happen even when the individual has the same qualifications and experience as their colleagues.   Sexual harassment:  This occurs when an individual is subjected to unwanted sexual advances or behaviour in the workplace. This can include verbal or  ph...