Dana, age 15, has to deal with constant comments from the boys in her science class about her breast size, skin blemishes, and large hips. Her teacher does nothing to stop these offensive remarks. As a result, Dana's grade in science is compromised. Dana is a victim of

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Bryant Wilkins

20 April, 01:17

Dana, age 15, has to deal with constant comments from the boys in her science class about her breast size, skin blemishes, and large hips. Her teacher does nothing to stop these offensive remarks. As a result, Dana's grade in science is compromised. Dana is a victim of

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Juliana Holt · Answer 1

B) hostile environment sexual harassment.

Explanation:

According to a different source, these are the options that come with this question:

A) quid pro quo sexual harassment.

B) hostile environment sexual harassment.

C) third-party sexual harassment.

D) rude boys, but no type of sexual harassment.

In this example, Dana suffers from hostile environment sexual harassment. This is a type of harassment that has a sexual component, and which creates an uncomfortable, threatening or dangerous environment for the person receiving the harassment. In this case, the negative environment Dana is forced to tolerate has had a negative impact on her performance in school.