3 ways to turn down a lecturer's sexual advances

Sexual harassment is a big problem not only in Nigerian societies but in higher institutions as well.

There are hundreds of stories of young women (and men too) who have been sexually harassed by lecturers. To say it is a frequent occurrence wouldn't be an exaggeration.

How does one navigate through school having to deal with this problem? Here are 5 ways to do so;

1) A firm 'NO!'

There is no beating around the bush when it comes to sexual harassment. No is No! And this is one of the best way to turn down unwanted sexual advances especially from lecturers.

A firm 'No' is what you should say. Do not let anyone pressurize you into sex even if he/she threatens to give you bad grades.

2) Always postpone his appointment

The usual place for lecturers who are sexual predators to pounce on students is usually in their office. If you suspect your lecturer wants to try some rubbish with you, please avoid going to his office for an appointment. If you must go, please carry a friend or two along. If he keeps pestering to keep to his office for a flimsy excuse, avoid and ignore him.

3) Report to appropriate authorities

Sexual abuse, harassment and molestation are serious issues. Many have suffered in silence because they were afraid to speak up. Please if you have reasons to believe that your lecturer is making unwanted sexual advances towards you, please report to the appropriate authorities such as the Dean of Student Affairs. If you do not get the desired result you want, go as far as taking it to social media. Many ladies have done this and exposed lecturers who sexually harassed them.