Question

A professor intersperses slide presentations with pictures of women in suggestive poses to "increase student interest." He often gives examples that involve stereotypical ideas about women's emotional functioning. This scenario may be an example of which type of harassment?

a.

Aggressive acts

b.

Hostile environment

c.

Quid pro quo

d.

Third-party effects

Answer 1

Correct answer is option B).

The Professor's use of suggestive female poses in presentations and stereotypical references about females falls under harassment due to hostile environment.

Hostile environment consists of any conduct that is inappropriate in the class environment, making the students uncomfortable and offended.It can include name calling, racist remarks, sexist comments, sexual talks and gestures or conduct inappropriate to the the institution and are offensive to a reasonable person.