More Support Needed, Eh?

"According to the U.N., violence against women and girls includes 'any gender-based act that creates sexual, psychological, or physical harm or suffering.' Men and boys can, of course, experience gender-based violence on U.S. farms, but to our knowledge no corroborating research exists.

Most often, sexual violence against women is committed by men in positions of power, such as foremen, farm labor contractors, farm owners and co-workers. Unfortunately, farm workers often buy into the myth that women bring sexual harassment on themselves. This belief makes it difficult for victims to get support.

Immigrant women farm workers are vulnerable because of power imbalances in their male-dominated workplaces. Women represent 28% of the nation’s farm workers, making them a minority on many farms."

~ Kathleen Sexsmith, Penn State, Francisco Alfredo Reyes, Penn State, Megan A. M. Griffin, Connecticut College

"Sexual violence is a pervasive threat for female farm workers – here’s how the US could reduce their risk"

https://theconversation.com/sexual-violence-is-a-pervasive-threat-for-female-farm-workers-heres-how-the-us-could-reduce-their-risk-204871