Think about what makes a workplace feel safe and fair. Today, most of us would agree that being free from unwanted sexual advances or a consistently uncomfortable environment based on your gender is a basic right. But believe it or not, this wasn't always a clearly defined protection under the law. Let's take a quick trip back in time to see how we got to where we are. Before the "Sexual Harassment" Label For a long time, if someone faced unwelcome sexual behavior at work, it was often dismissed. It might have been called "flirting," "a misunderstanding," or even blamed on the victim. There wasn't a widely recognized term or legal framework to address it. People might feel uncomfortable, embarrassed, or even lose their jobs because of it, but they had little recourse. The Rise of a Movement: Defining the Problem In the 1970s, as women entered the workforce in larger numbers and the women's rights movement gained momentum, people...