| • Consists of purposefully hurtful behaviors that are denied when the aggressor is confronted
• Includes verbal and nonverbal covert behaviors, including
– Eye-rolling
––Subtle comments, such as “I see you didn’t take your smart pill today.”
– Silence as a weapon
– Spreading negative rumors |
• Includes indirect behaviors but moves beyond them to actions intended to damage or sabotage the career of another woman
• May be perpetrated by a friend, an acquaintance, or a complete stranger in the workplace |