The USSupreme Court Held That That Even Though Both the Harasser

question 49

Multiple Choice

The U.S.Supreme Court held that that even though both the harasser and the harassee are of the same gender,a harassee can still bring a sexual harassment claim and be protected by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in the _____ case.

• A) Jenson v. Eveleth Taconite, Inc.
• B) Meritor Savings Bank, FSB v. Vinson.
• C) Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore Services, Inc.
• D) Burlington Industries, Inc. v. Ellerth.

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University of Minnesota

A public research university located in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, known for its strong research programs.

Identical Twins

Twins who originate from a single fertilized egg that splits and develops into two separate embryos, sharing the same genetic makeup.

Zygote

The cell formed by the union of a sperm and an egg at the beginning of conception, representing the earliest stage of human development.

Fertilization

The process by which male and female reproductive cells (gametes) combine to produce a new cell (zygote) that will develop into a fetus.