MEN WITH SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT IN BANGKOK

Abstract

This article aims to study male behavior patterns of male sexual harassment and male responses when confronting sexual harassment at night entertainment in Bangkok. The methodology was qualitative research. Study on documentary and in-depth interviews were conducted with the 15 key informants. The results of this research found that male sexual harassment at night entertainment in Bangkok is divided into 5 patterns. 1) Physical harassment such as touching a sexual organ or buttock. 2) Verbal harassment for example “Wow, you have a big penis. These conversations are used to harass. 3) Visual harassment such as looking at the body other more than 10 seconds. 4) Gesture harassment such as whistling. 5) Communication harassment such as the hidden cameras. When males confront sexual harassment at night entertainment in Bangkok their responses are divided into 3 forms 1) Compromising, which are using words of denial or warning, changing serious situations into relaxed situations, and walking away from this situation. 2) Endurance, such as playing possum. 3) Telling, telling this situation to friends. Thus, the government should make policy or legislate law about male sexual harassment. Furthermore, the government should publicize about policy and punishment for sexual harassment. Finally, the government should add sexual harassment topic on fundamental education.