Cara Works in a Department Where There Are Only a Few

question 10

Multiple Choice

Cara works in a department where there are only a few women. Pictures of scantily clad women are posted in the employee breakroom. She is uncomfortable being in the breakroom while men are present, so she avoids the breakroom. She considers it a hostile environment. Cara is experiencing

• A) overreaction.
• B) acceptable "good-old-boy" behavior.
• C) sexual harassment.
• D) workplace cohesion.
• E) affirmative action.

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Definitions:

Rape Culture

A societal framework that normalizes, trivializes, and perpetuates sexual violence, often by blaming victims and excusing perpetrators.

Victim-Blame

When responsibility for a sexual assault is placed on the victim rather than the perpetrator.

Sexual Assault

Sexual touching or intercourse without consent, accomplished by coercion, manipulation, or either the threat or use of force. The greater the force used or the resulting injury, the more severe the assault.

Trigger

Something that initiates or causes an increase in activity, sometimes specifically referring to causing an emotional or psychological response.