The curation functions of AHD bring published information to animal health pros to increase awareness and, more importantly, help start new discussions or change behaviors. Since the media has spent considerable time recently focusing on misconduct, a study released by Meetings and Conventions in January provides an insightful backdrop for our industry to consider. It stated that more than half of the respondents had experienced sexual harassment at meetings.
. . .58 percent of women and 30 percent of men said they had experienced sexual harassment during a meeting.”
The philosophy of “what happens at the XYZ meeting, stays at the XYZ meeting” occurs across industries and disciplines, many of whom have conducted research to bring the issues to light.
In a related article, Joan Cook, Yale associate professor of psychology, writes, “Most men are not sexual predators and enjoy the closeness of the people they love.” She cautions to be careful not to demonize sexual activity and eroticism altogether. Rather, impart knowledge and skills on how to create healthy sexual boundaries: what they are, how to set them and how to respect them.
Source: Meetings and Conventions, October 3, 2018. Link.
Also see: The Conversation, October 2, 2018. Link.