This study examines the forms of sensitive jokes experienced by female workers in the workplace and their responses. Employing a qualitative approach through interviews, the findings identify six categories of sensitive jokes: career ambitions, marital status, gender stereotypes, sexuality, physical appearance, and physical touch. Predominantly made by male colleagues, these jokes adversely affect women's emotional well-being and the workplace atmosphere. Female workers employ various response strategies, including directly reprimanding the perpetrator, reporting to superiors, maintaining professionalism while ignoring the joke, shifting the conversation, or withdrawing from the situation. The study underscores the necessity for organizations to cultivate a professional and safe work environment
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55927/ijems.v3i2.53
Publish Year: 2025
