Read the following situation and decide whether or not anyone in the situation commits sexual harassment. Justify your judgement: "Kylie is Hector's boss. Hector is attracted to Kylie and asks her on a date. Kylie, although flattered, turns Hector down. He feels a little hurt, but doesn't bring it up again. Kylie, speaking with both male and female coworkers, describes Hector's proposal and makes a joke about the lack of romantic prospects in his future. Hector hears about this conversation a week later."

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Alessandro Mullen

17 April, 22:19

Read the following situation and decide whether or not anyone in the situation commits sexual harassment. Justify your judgement: "Kylie is Hector's boss. Hector is attracted to Kylie and asks her on a date. Kylie, although flattered, turns Hector down. He feels a little hurt, but doesn't bring it up again. Kylie, speaking with both male and female coworkers, describes Hector's proposal and makes a joke about the lack of romantic prospects in his future. Hector hears about this conversation a week later."

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Whitney · Answer 1

Sexual harassment in a workplace refers to bullying or coercion that is sexual in nature or a promise of rewards in exchange for sexual favors. In the scenario given above, Hector has not committed sexual harassment by asking his boss out on a date because of his attraction for her. Kylie did not commit sexual harassment by rejecting Hector's proposal, but it is wrong for her to be making jest of Hector's proposal in front of other colleagues. This constitutes sexual harassment and Hector can decide to take up the matter.