Former female employees of a national real estate brokerage firm claimed that they were subjected to lewd remarks, unwanted groping, and sexual propositions by male co-workers. According to their attorney, "The firm created a frat-house culture and then failed to do anything about it." Their suit claims the women were victims of _____.

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The behavior described by the former female employees qualifies as a hostile work environment, which is a type of sexual harassment. The lewd remarks, unwanted groping, and sexual propositions created an intimidating, offensive, and abusive working environment. The fact that the firm allegedly created a frat-house culture suggests that the behavior was pervasive and sanctioned by the organization, which could make it liable for the harassment. Disparate treatment, minority domination, quid pro quo sexual harassment, and adverse treatment are not the most appropriate choices given the scenario.

Former Female Employees of a National Real Estate Brokerage Firm