Association for Humanist Sociology Anti-Harassment Policy*
The Association for Humanist Sociology (AHS) unequivocally is committed to the eradication of discrimination (both intentional and unintentional), harassment, intimidation, and violence (both physical and mental) directed at individuals and groups based on, but not limited to, race and ethnicity, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, class, nationality and immigrant status, ability, and religion. Further, AHS does not condone social systems and institutions that perpetuate sexual, physical, psychological, and emotional abuse in U.S. society. As critical humanist sociologists, we are keenly aware of how systems of oppression operate to oppose those who are abused (in all forms), and against those who show courage in calling out their abusers. We condemn these systems strongly. Further, because we understand how power works, both at the individual and structural levels, AHS is strongly committed against actions and stances that would blame the victims.
AHS defines offensive and prohibited conduct as actions that may include, but is not limited to, offensive jokes, slurs, epithets, name calling, physical assaults and threats, unwanted touching and persistent unwanted attention and invasion of personal space, intimidation, ridicule or mockery, and insults and put-downs. Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that is engaged in without clear affirmative consent. Discriminatory and harassing actions are prohibited both when they are directed at specific individuals and groups and when they create a hostile environment.
This policy addresses harassment that involves AHS members in general. By joining AHS, and through registering for meetings and/or partaking in any activities related to AHS, members of AHS agree to comply with the policies, rules, regulations, and by-laws of AHS. Failure to adhere to the policies, rules, regulations, and by-laws are ground for immediate expulsion from AHS. In addition, further action may be taken to disassociate AHS from offenders to include, but limited to, rescinding awards, titles, or other accolades given by AHS, and/or revoking membership in AHS.
* We give credit to the Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP), and Sociologists for Women in Society (SWS), from which much of this language is derived.
The Association for Humanist Sociology (AHS) unequivocally is committed to the eradication of discrimination (both intentional and unintentional), harassment, intimidation, and violence (both physical and mental) directed at individuals and groups based on, but not limited to, race and ethnicity, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, class, nationality and immigrant status, ability, and religion. Further, AHS does not condone social systems and institutions that perpetuate sexual, physical, psychological, and emotional abuse in U.S. society. As critical humanist sociologists, we are keenly aware of how systems of oppression operate to oppose those who are abused (in all forms), and against those who show courage in calling out their abusers. We condemn these systems strongly. Further, because we understand how power works, both at the individual and structural levels, AHS is strongly committed against actions and stances that would blame the victims.
AHS defines offensive and prohibited conduct as actions that may include, but is not limited to, offensive jokes, slurs, epithets, name calling, physical assaults and threats, unwanted touching and persistent unwanted attention and invasion of personal space, intimidation, ridicule or mockery, and insults and put-downs. Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that is engaged in without clear affirmative consent. Discriminatory and harassing actions are prohibited both when they are directed at specific individuals and groups and when they create a hostile environment.
This policy addresses harassment that involves AHS members in general. By joining AHS, and through registering for meetings and/or partaking in any activities related to AHS, members of AHS agree to comply with the policies, rules, regulations, and by-laws of AHS. Failure to adhere to the policies, rules, regulations, and by-laws are ground for immediate expulsion from AHS. In addition, further action may be taken to disassociate AHS from offenders to include, but limited to, rescinding awards, titles, or other accolades given by AHS, and/or revoking membership in AHS.
* We give credit to the Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP), and Sociologists for Women in Society (SWS), from which much of this language is derived.