Paul Is Being Subjected to Severe, Pervasive and Unwelcome Sexual

question 50

Multiple Choice

Paul is being subjected to severe, pervasive and unwelcome sexual behavior in the workplace, by Greg. Can Paul bring a successful suit against Greg, for sexual harassment, under Title VII?

• A) Yes, if the harassment can be shown to be based on sex, but not if the harassment is based on affinity orientation.
• B) Yes, because bi-sexual harassment is a criminal offense.
• C) No, because same-sex harassment is never covered under Title VII.
• D) No, since men are not protected against sexual harassment, under Title VII.

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Definitions:

Culture Of Secrecy

The maintenance of silence and confidentiality within a group, often to protect information or activities from external scrutiny.

Familiar

Well known from long or close association.

Culture Of Rape

refers to an environment in which rape is prevalent and normalized due to societal attitudes towards gender and sexuality.

Consequences

The outcomes or effects that result from a specific action or event, often discussed in terms of being positive/negative or intended/unintended.