Unwelcome Sexual Attention That Adds to a "Hostile Working Environment

question 62

Multiple Choice

Unwelcome sexual attention that adds to a "hostile working environment" is considered _______________ by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

• A) symbolic sexism
• B) institutional sexism
• C) sexual harassment
• D) outside the realm of sexual harassment

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Definitions:

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