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Zero tolerance for everyday sexism

Comments about looks can all too easily undermine the confidence of the victim.

Sally PattenBOSS editor

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A report from the Champions of Change Coalition advocacy group published in August 2020 recognised that “sexual harassment sits on a spectrum of behaviours and takes many forms” and that “what’s OK and not OK is not always clear to people”.

Some of those people might find themselves on a steep learning curve.

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Sally Patten edits BOSS, and writes about workplace issues. She was the financial services editor and personal finance editor of the AFR, The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald. She edited business news for The Times of London. Connect with Sally on Twitter. Email Sally at spatten@afr.com

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