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80 per cent of men 'face female sex pests'
Last updated at 02:04am on 02.07.08
Most men are sexually harassed by women at work - but are afraid to complain to their employer, say researchers.
Four out of five male workers had experienced such harassment from a female colleague, according to a study for employment law firm Peninsula.
Two-thirds of the 2,300 men questioned also said that sexual banter was inappropriate at work.
Michael Douglas' character is harassed by his boss - played by Demi Moore - in the 1995 film Disclosure
A separate poll of 1,600 employers admitted they would not take a complaint of sexual harassment as seriously from a male employee.
David Price of Peninsula said: 'The balance has shifted and it is now women who are aiming sexual banter at male workers.
'Many workers are under the opinion that sexual banter is an acceptable norm in the workplace.
'But not everyone is happy with these types of jokes and the situation is a growing problem for employers.'
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It's even worse in Denmark as they're damned attractive too!
- Threaded, Roskilde, Denmark, 03/07/2008 07:45
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Having worked in the financial industry for 25 years, I found it refreshing that the women gave as good as the men. We had true equality.
Now we are far too serious about trivia, and all the worse for it.
- Dave, Hants - UK, 02/07/2008 10:22
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Not fair! What about the rest of us?
- Paul, London, 02/07/2008 10:18
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