BARBADOS REMAINS one of the few Caribbean countries that do not have legislation to protect against sexual discrimination.
And senior lecturer in the law faculty at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Tracy Robinson, thinks it is an “embarrassment”.
Robinson was part of a panel speaking to the draft legislation for sexual harassment in the workplace at a Barbados Professional Women’s Club meeting at the Bagnell Point Gallery, Pelican Village, on Thursday.
“When we talk about sexual harassment, the fundamental law of Barbados still does not adequately address the question of gender discrimination. . . .
“When we’re thinking about sexual harassment, I must make it clear that I’m not interested in sexual harassment because I’m concerned about sex. Sex is a good thing, and if you’re having it, enjoy it. It is meant to be. This is about fundamental inequality at work,” she stressed.
While there is no current legislation in place, findings from a study presented by two of the panellists showed 93 per cent of respondents in a survey felt legislation was needed.
