Analisis Etika di Tempat Kerja terhadap Kasus Pelecehan Verbal dan Catcalling pada Pekerja Perempuan

Abstract

Catcalling remains a common form of verbal sexual harassment experienced by women in the workplace and is frequently normalized as harmless humor or casual interaction. Such perceptions weaken efforts to create safe, respectful, and professional working environments while exposing female employees to psychological distress and reduced work performance. This study aims to examine workplace ethics in addressing verbal harassment and catcalling directed at female workers and to identify preventive measures from ethical and legal perspectives. The research employed a qualitative library research approach by reviewing relevant books, scientific journal articles, laws and regulations, and institutional reports published between 2021 and 2025. The collected literature was analyzed using descriptive content analysis to identify recurring themes related to workplace ethics, legal protection, and organizational responsibility. The findings indicate that catcalling constitutes a violation of professional ethics and personal dignity rather than a form of harmless communication. The practice is sustained by gender stereotypes, weak organizational oversight, and limited awareness of ethical workplace behavior. Strengthening anti-harassment policies, promoting ethical communication, providing secure reporting mechanisms, and enforcing legal protections are essential to fostering a safer and more inclusive workplace for female employees.