Sexual harassment is intimidation, coercion, or bullying of a sexual nature. It also includes unwelcome sexual advances, and the promise of rewards or promotions in exchange for sexual favors. The type of behavior that constitutes sexual harassment can range from seemingly mild offenses to full on sexual abuse or assault. Let's be real: getting a promotion at work shouldn't include giving the boss a sensual rubdown in the janitor's closet or private lap dance in the copy room. These days, the workplace isn't how it used to be in the swinging 60s and 70s, where you could smoke cigarettes, enjoy a cocktail, or say something mildly offensive to the new bombshell secretary.

But the increase in sexual harassment law suits began to strike fear in Human Resources departments across the United States, urging them to make employee training videos about the subject. However, these videos beg the question: why is the quality so half-baked? If workers are required to sit through one coma-inducing video after another, they should try and at least make them entertaining. Here is a look at some of the best (best as in, worst) sexual harassment videos to be found on the web.

Looking A Little Tense Today

There are certain moves that some men believe are capable of opening the doors to Pandora's box. One move is the "shoulder rub." There are different ways of going about "testing" the waters, and at 0:43 seconds into this one we find one employee busy at work. The target is sitting at their computer, while the abuser is saddling up for the "shoulder rub" technique. This type of harassment would be labeled as incompetent. These individuals are seen as socially inept, who desire the attentions of their targets and who do not reciprocate these feelings. They truly believe their targets should feel flattered by their creepy shoulder rub. When rejected, this type of harasser likes to bully in order to get revenge.

Just Checking Out The Scenery

It can be very difficult to pay attention at work, especially when listening to your boss drone on about some harebrained marketing ploy she read about on Facebook. Cue hot girl from accounting; she strolls in, bends over, and starts rummaging through a file cabinet with her rear-end nearly touching a male employee's face. Guys, which scenario would get your full attention? This type of harassment would be labeled as groper. Whenever the opportunity presents itself, these harassers' eyes and hands begin to wander. While these unwanted advances start off innocent, they can apparently become more nefarious. Maybe someday when Earth truly becomes an Utopia, every boss would slap a girl's bum to get your attention.

The Temptress

If you work within a Fortune 500 company, there isn't just one, but a plethora of temptresses walking the halls. While what she does in the video may not be viewed as sexual harassment, she is treading dangerous waters. Who wears a black leather miniskirt to work in a warehouse anyway? She states in a smoky and sensual voice,"I have some heavy boxes back in the office that are just crying for a strong man like you." This type of harassment would be labeled as opportunist. These culprits use infrequently occurring opportunities to mask their intentional sexual behavior towards targets. This often involves changing the environment to keep that pesky "workplace" from getting in the way of "accidentally" groping a target.

Harassment Isn't Just For The Ladies

It is a very popular misconception that the majority of sexual harassers are men. Any type of physical contact can be considered as sexual harassment. In the year 2010, women have risen in prominence through the ranks corporate America. With this new rise in prominence, women are now faced with the same problems their male counterparts face: they now have power. This type of harassment can be labeled as The Counselor-Helper. These harassers will try to create mentor-like relationships with their targets. All the while masking their sexual intentions with pretenses towards personal, professional, or academic attention. Our favorite part of this video comes in right around the 0:30 sec mark.

Accidental Boob Grab?

While one of the easiest forms of sexual harassment to identify are verbal come-ons and flirtations, sexual harassment can easily be non-verbal as well. There are many different ways to commit sexual harassment without having to say a word. As one can see in this video "accidental" slip ups can occur in the workplace. Grazing a co-workers breasts in the workplace is bound to happen at some point; it's only when you try to go back for seconds and thirds that you really start to run into problems. The look on the guy's face after the third slip up is tits (pun intended).

The Fresh Prince & Sexual Harassment

Committing sexual harassment on the job may result in some very dark, and grave consequences. Inappropriate advances at work, even if they were meant as a joke, are often taken very seriously. Dropping a pencil when your new attractive coworker walks by and checking out her bottom, is a definite form of sexual harassment. Her bum does not come to work everyday for your viewing pleasure. If you find yourself in a situation like this, you should definitely report it. You may fear losing your job if you report someone for sexual harassment, but HR takes these accusations very seriously.

Sexual Harassment Coupon Book

Some people just don't know how to take no for an answer. If you continually hit on a married woman, you're going to get the same response. She already went through years of dreadful single life. She thought her days of fielding pathetic come-on attempts were behind her once she got married, but she was wrong. This type of harassment would be labeled as pest. This is the stereotypical harasser who persists in hounding a target for attention and dates even after persistent rejections. This behavior is usually misguided, with no malicious intent.

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