The document discusses harassment and discrimination as prevalent forms of abuse that violate basic human rights, affecting individuals based on race, gender, age, and other traits. It outlines the negative impacts on self-esteem, access to opportunities, and social order, leading to tensions and potential violence among affected groups. Proposed solutions include legal enforcement against such behaviors, public education, and improved representation of minority groups in governance.

1. Harassment and Discrimination
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2. Background
 Harassment: subjection of an individual to a broad
variety of unwarranted and unwanted behaviors that
upset or offend him/her.
 Discrimination: alienation of an individual in a social
setting or the denial of a benefit based on the
individual’s traits, character, personality, or other
features.
 Are two of the most common aspects of abuse and
injustice in the society today.
 Involve violations of basic human rights and freedoms
that most constitutions guarantee.
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3. The problems of Harassment and
Discrimination
 Cover a broad variety of behaviors that infringe on the
rights of individuals.
 Various characteristics increase susceptibility to
harassment and discrimination.
a. belonging to a certain race, gender, or age-group
b. having certain, uncommon features such as
disability, an uncommon height or weight
c. other physical factors
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4. Effects of discrimination and
harassment
 low self-esteem and confidence
 Denial of some basic human rights and freedoms
 Reduced active participation and contribution in
social contexts
 The denial of equal opportunities among a society’s
members, thus influencing inequalities in access, use,
and benefits from available services and opportunities.
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5. Effects of discrimination and
harassment
 Lost opportunities for victims
 Reduced access to certain vital services and products
necessary for individual and group wellbeing
 Tensions among groups due to bitterness based on
unequal opportunities and oppression
 Rebellious activity and resistance among victims,
leading to crime and the disturbance of social order.
 Abuse, sometimes violent abuse
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6. Essential solutions
 Governments need to enact and enforce efficient
controls and legal structures to prevent and punish
cases of discrimination and harassment.
 Education and sensitization of the public on the ills of
harassment and discrimination.
 Sensitization of all groups, especially minority groups,
on their rights and freedoms
 Adequate and effective representation of minorities in
leadership and government positions and structures.
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