Question

sexual harassment – case studies
sexual harassment is an unfortunate occurrence that can happen at the workplace. as you prepare to enter the world of work, you should be aware of the possibility that you may encounter instances of sexual harassment that could affect your safety and well - being. use your knowledge to determine whether the three scenarios below are examples of sexual harassment.

	sexual harassment? (yes or no?)	explain in complete sentence
situation 2: moira is planning a career in modeling and competes in beauty pageants as a way to get experience in the field. after winning her local pageant, she went to las vegas to compete in a national competition. after orientation, she met one of the judges who complimented her clothing. he asked her how much she wanted to win, and she replied, “as much as anyone – and then some!” then he told her one way he could help her out. he said if she had sexual intercourse with him, she made the top 10.	yes or no? (yes circled)

Explanation:

First Scenario (Kathy at Burger King)

Sexual harassment involves unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal/physical conduct of a sexual nature. Kathy's managers (all male) were checking her closely, watching her every move, and criticizing her in a way that made her uncomfortable and cry. This creates a hostile work environment, which is a form of sexual harassment as the behavior is unwelcome, gender - based, and affects her well - being.

The male managers' close, overly critical, and watchful behavior towards Kathy (a female employee) created a hostile work environment. This unwelcome, gender - related conduct that caused her distress fits the definition of sexual harassment (hostile work environment type), as it impacts her safety, well - being, and ability to work comfortably.

Second Scenario (Moira in Modeling/Pageants)

The judge's comment about sexual intercourse as a way to "help" her win is a request for a sexual favor in exchange for career advancement (winning the pageant). This is a classic form of quid - pro - quo sexual harassment, where a person in a position of power (the judge in the pageant context) offers or implies that a sexual act will lead to a favorable outcome (winning).

Answer:

Sexual Harassment? Yes.