EU Fails to Protect Marginalized Groups from Sexual Harassment in Academia
Alarming gaps in European academic research have come to light regarding sexual harassment at universities, particularly concerning marginalized migrant and ethnic groups. While the EU expresses growing concern, studies often overlook the intersectionality of victims' experiences, leaving those most at risk unprotected and underrepresented.
Current research tends to focus on broader patterns of harassment among marginalized groups rather than naming individual academics involved. This lack of specificity, coupled with an oversight of how race, class, and legal status shape victims' experiences, raises serious concerns. Without an intersectional approach, outdated laws may fail to protect and represent those most vulnerable.
Disadvantaged migrants and ethnic minorities remain largely absent from academic studies on this issue. Ignoring intersectionality has significant consequences for policy, justice, and the representation of victims' experiences. Even prestigious European universities, such as the College of Europe and the University of Lausanne, have grappled with sexual harassment scandals. The EU's Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025 has called for increased attention to online and offline workplace sexual harassment and more intersectional research.
The EU's commitment to tackling workplace sexual harassment must extend to a more nuanced understanding of victims' experiences, taking into account the dynamic interplay of power, context, and positionality. This intersectional approach is crucial for effective policy, justice, and the representation of all victims in academia.
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