A factor that plays a large role in the dynamic of sexual harassment is the dependence of the victim on the perpetrator. In many cases, the perpetrator is in position of power and the victim is too scared to take action for fear of losing her job. Young women, and those who are divorced or widowed, are particularly vulnerable to this sort of harassment, as are those who are in irregular employment. As a result many women experience high levels of workplace stress which leads to increased absenteeism and low work performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n