Why Men Stay Silent About Harassment

Men can be sexually harassed too, but many stay silent because they fear they will not be believed. In this episode of Not in the Newsletter, Christina Phillips, employment discrimination attorney Greg Calliste, and psychotherapist Deirdre Arato unpack why male victims often laugh it off, hide the harm, or avoid reporting altogether.What starts as a conversation about men and workplace sexual harassment becomes a powerful discussion about shame, masculinity, retaliation fears, documentation, and what happens when systems dismiss men who ask for help. Greg shares personal and professional experiences that reveal how hard it can be for men to report harassment, while Deirdre explains the emotional toll of being minimized, disbelieved, or forced to carry trauma alone.In this episode, you will learn:Why men often do not report sexual harassment at workHow shame, masculinity norms, and fear of retaliation keep men silentWhy harassment protections apply to men tooHow documentation can help when systems failWhy support matters when someone feels dismissed or alone Don’t suffer in silence because you think no one will believe you. Learn how to recognize harassment, document what is happening, and protect your rights before the damage gets worse. Created by William K. Phillips, founder of Phillips & Associates, and hosted by Christina Phillips, Not In The Newsletter explores harassment, discrimination, retaliation, employee rights, workplace accommodations, leave, and mental health. Through conversations with attorneys, therapists, advocates, and other experts, each episode offers practical insights to help listeners navigate workplace issues and understand their options.For more information or to speak with a Phillips and Associates attorney, visit http://NewYorkCityDiscriminationLawyer.com.For additional workplace harassment resources, visit http://HarassmentHelp.org.