In the theory created by Cherish Kramarae women is a muted group, due to the thought that man created language. In the muted group women are involved in sexual harassment. This harassment takes place when sexual interactions are not wanted in a unequal relationship. The common harassing comes from the men pursuing the woman in a powerful way. Cherish Kramarae is defined as people belonging to a low-power group who must change their language when communicating publicly, even though their ideas are more likely to be overlooked.