Davis Criticizes Broad Definitions of Sexual Harassment Such as the One

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Essay

Davis criticizes broad definitions of sexual harassment such as the one given in the Equal Opportunity Commission's guidelines. What are the grounds of this criticism? Are these grounds compelling in your view? Why or why not?

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Definitions:

Worry

A cognitive process involving the repetitive contemplation of future events that may result in anxiety or stress.

Order/Symmetry

The desire or compulsion to arrange objects in a precise, orderly, or symmetrical manner, often observed in individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

OCD

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterized by the presence of persistent thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that an individual feels compelled to perform.

Exposure

The state of being exposed to something (such as an infectious agent, a toxin, or stress) which may have effects on health or behavior.