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I'm
sorry that you have been subjected
to comments that make you feel
uncomfortable. Sexual harassment
is a fine line and I'm not an
expert. From what I know, I
would say "yes" that it can
be "female to female" and "no"
it does not exist outside of
the framework of the "employer-employee."
If it falls out of the context
of the workplace, I think that
it becomes verbal sexual discrimination
or something like that. As I
understand sexual harassment
laws, they were established
to prevent women and men from
being subjected to unnecessary
and sometimes harmful comments
and gestures that are gender
based. These comments/gestures
come from a "superior" and therefore
innately intimidate the employee,
leaving them little room to
speak our against their "superior."
This then creates an workplace
that it not comfortable to work
in.
As for your situation, it sounds
like a good first step would
be to simply tell your apartment
manager that although she may
mean for her comments to be
flattering, they make you feel
uncomfortable. If that doesn't
work, maybe try subtle threats
and if that doesn't work....maybe
look for a new apartment.
I hope that helps - Good luck.
—Amy
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