{
    "success": true,
    "data": {
        "id": 1696459,
        "msgid": "psychologist-calls-uncomfortable-jokes-an-indicator-of-sexual-harassment-1777009916",
        "date": "2026-04-23 18:00:04",
        "title": "Psychologist calls uncomfortable jokes an indicator of sexual harassment",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "A clinical psychologist has highlighted that jokes causing discomfort should be treated as key indicators of sexual harassment, whether verbal or online, even if they appear subtle or disguised as compliments. Phoebe Ramadina emphasises the importance of voicing discomfort directly and setting boundaries to empower individuals and prevent escalation. She also advises enhancing social media privacy and building self-awareness to reduce risks and foster safer interactions.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta (ANTARA) - Clinical psychologist Phoebe Ramadina M.Psi,\nPsychologist, a graduate of the University of Indonesia, stated that\njokes causing discomfort need to be heeded as indicators to watch for in\ncases of sexual harassment, both verbally and online. \u201cThe most\nimportant indicator to remember and be wary of as sexual harassment is\nthe discomfort felt by the victim, even if the behaviour does not yet\nappear \u2018clearly\u2019 as harassment on the surface,\u201d Phoebe told ANTARA on\nThursday. She explained that sexual harassment on social media often\nemerges in subtle and veiled forms, making it easy to misinterpret as\njokes or compliments. Phoebe said that expressing discomfort towards\njokes veering into harassment is an essential part of maintaining\npersonal boundaries, although it is often not easy to do. She added that\nit is also important to recognise that feeling uncomfortable is reason\nenough to set boundaries, without waiting for the situation to worsen.\n\u201cFrom the victim\u2019s perspective, this can begin with communicating\ndirectly and specifically, such as saying that the comment makes one\nuncomfortable and asking for it not to be repeated. Clear and firm\ncommunication is often more effective,\u201d she said. Phoebe noted that\nknowing the forms of harassment early is necessary to empower oneself\nagainst uncomfortable situations. In addition, actions such as sending\nunsolicited sexual content, manipulating someone to send personal\nphotos, or making comments that objectify daily activities also\nconstitute forms of harassment. Phoebe recommended being bold in voicing\ndiscomfort in situations leading to sexual harassment and managing\nprivacy on social media, such as limiting access to personal information\nand interactions from unknown people, which can also help reduce risks.\n\u201cPsychologically, when someone has good self-awareness and feels\nentitled to safety in social interactions, they tend to be more\nsensitive to signs of inappropriate behaviour and better able to take\nsteps to protect themselves,\u201d said Phoebe.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/psychologist-calls-uncomfortable-jokes-an-indicator-of-sexual-harassment-1777009916",
        "image": ""
    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
}