The reasons why so many incidents of rape go unreported to the police include distress arising from the fact that the perpetrator is often known to the victim and commonly a family member of the victim, reluctance to cause pain to loved ones, possibility of negative financial consequences, particularly if the victim is a child and his or her family depends on the offender's income to survive. Typical victims of sexual harassment are young, single, college educated, racial and/or ethnic minorities (if male), in an intern, office or clerical position if male and if you have a direct supervisor the opposite sex. The causes vary from person to person and have a variety of factors and influences from situation to situation. Factors such as the position of women in the Western Cape contribute greatly to the causes of this phenomenon. The environment also plays an important role, since culture and values ​​are established there. A phenomenon such as sexual harassment within the Western Cape is influenced by many factors; research shows these major factors contribute to the rate of sexual harassment in the province:5.1. SocializationThe way men and women are made to perceive themselves and others around them strongly influences how they respond in the community. In gangster dominated areas like Cape Flats and other areas (especially in underdeveloped communities), it is acceptable to discriminate against people just because they are different, in terms of gender, culture, religion, lifestyle, area where they belong. located in (if dominated by a different gang, and so on). Abuse of power can lead to humiliation, which is common in sexual harassment; such a phenomenon... half of the document... awareness of violence against women as a violation of women's rights through media and educational programs. • Accountability measures should be taken to ensure implementation of the provisions made in the Sexual Offenses Act. • Continued, sustained and engaging measures to address the impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls. • Allow for review of the plan of 'multisectoral state action to combat violence against women.• Pay attention to the needs of rural women and those who suffer sexual violations of their sexual orientation.8. ConclusionThis report has identified that sexual harassment is a serious social problem facing government bodies, the community at large and institutions today. If everyone addressed this problem, both women and men would be able to work together in institutions and build less stressful relationships.