This Is So Awkward Sexual Harassment in Middle Schools
Nov 18, 2025
Dive into the challenges of sexual harassment in middle schools, where the hosts break down listener questions about common issues like pantsing and coercion. Discover the importance of teaching consent through age-appropriate conversations. They explore how school culture has evolved, emphasizing the need for effective communication between parents and schools. Tips for fostering open dialogue at home include navigating online influences and setting clear boundaries. Join the discussion on the shifting dynamics of harassment and what it means for today's youth.
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Broad Definition Of Sexual Harassment
- Sexual harassment includes repeated and unwanted verbal and physical sexual attention.
- It covers sexual jokes, unsolicited sexual texts, derogatory sexual language, and unwanted touching of private parts.
Cultural Shift On Harassment
- Behaviors once normalized as
Coercion Encompasses Many Behaviors
- Coercion spans verbal pressure, manipulation, and physical force to obtain sexual acts.
- Teens recognize coercion as using power or pressure to force sexual behavior against someone's will.
