Question 1

When women are victimized, their harassment _____ other women.

Accepted Answer

Research and studies have shown that harassment of women mostly comes from men rather than other women, making option B the correct choice.

Question 2

It is often difficult to evaluate how much sexual harassment takes place on the job. One reason, according to the text, is that when asked about such past events, victims' reports might be biased due to:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is B) distorted memories. This is because over time, people's memories of events can change, become less accurate, or be influenced by subsequent experiences, leading to potential biases in reporting past incidents of sexual harassment.

Question 3

Cassandra is among very few women who work in construction. She has been targeted by multiple male co-workers who keep telling her crude sexual jokes, pinching her buttocks, and exposing themselves to her as a form of "fun" during lunch breaks. In Catharine MacKinnon's typology, this type of sexual harassment is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

This behavior creates a hostile work environment, a form of sexual harassment where unwanted sexual conduct interferes with a person's work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment, as defined by Catharine MacKinnon's typology.

Question 4

When determining whether a particular behavior is offensive, a judgment needs to be made as to whether others in the same situation would have considered the environment as hostile. This standard is referred to as the:

Accepted Answer

The "reasonable person standard" is used to determine if a behavior is offensive by assessing whether others in the same situation would have considered the environment as hostile. This standard aims to apply an objective measure to subjective experiences.

Question 5

When a man is harassed by a woman at work, which one of the following phrases is most likely to be directed at him?

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a man is harassed by a...

Question 6

Among the military, the rate of reported harassment has been found to be about_____ for females and over _____ for males.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Among the military, the rate of reported...

Question 7

It has been found that in jobs dominated by men, women are _____ to experience sexual harassment when compared to other working groups.

Accepted Answer

In jobs dominated by men, women are more likely to experience sexual harassment compared to other working groups due to imbalances in power dynamics and gender ratios.

Question 8

Studies have shown that the most likely targets of harassment are:

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that young, unmarried women are often the most likely targets of harassment due to societal power dynamics and gender-based discrimination.

Question 9

Even if a plaintiff in a sexual harassment case can prove that he has been consistently subjected to unpleasant and offensive remarks, gestures, and touching from male colleagues, he must have also:

Accepted Answer

In cases of sexual harassment, it is crucial for the plaintiff to have reported the harassment to the employer. This allows the employer the opportunity to address and rectify the situation. Reporting the harassment is a key step in establishing a legal claim, as it demonstrates that the employer was made aware of the harassment and had an opportunity to take corrective action. Choices A, C, and D are not required steps for pursuing a sexual harassment claim.

Question 10

Studies have found that women are most likely to experience sexual harassment:

Accepted Answer

Women are most likely to experience sexual harassment in jobs dominated by men due to power imbalances and gender dynamics in such environments.

Question 11

When men are victimized by harassment, the harassing behavior is more likely to come:

Accepted Answer

Harassment against men often comes from other men, reflecting broader issues of power dynamics and societal norms rather than gender alone.

Question 12

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) was established to enforce Title VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964). This commission states that employers have an obligation to maintain a work environment that is free from all of the following practices, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The EEOC focuses on preventing discrimination and harassment in the workplace, including intimidation, offensive behaviors and language, and unwelcome sexual touching. However, it does not specifically mandate a ban on all sexual relationships among employees, as long as these relationships do not violate laws against sexual harassment or discrimination.

Question 13

When males are sexually harassed by other males, it is most likely to take a form of:

Accepted Answer

When males are sexually harassed by other males, it often involves challenging their masculinity, such as through suggestions to "man up".

Question 14

For a male experiencing sexual harassment at work, which one of the following phrases is most likely to be used by his bullies?

Accepted Answer

The phrase "Stop acting like a pussy!" is derogatory and emasculating, often used to challenge a man's masculinity or toughness, making it a form of harassment that could be directed at a male in the workplace.

Question 15

Based on MacKinnon's typology, a form of sexual harassment is creating or failing to prevent a work atmosphere that is so contentious that victims cannot carry out their job responsibilities. This type of sexual harassment is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Hostile environment harassment occurs when unwelcome comments or conduct based on sex unreasonably interfere with an individual's work performance or create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. This aligns with the description provided.

Question 16

Surveys of federal employees over a period of several years found that over _____ of women and about _____ of men claimed to have experienced sexual harassment within 2 years prior to the study.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is that over 40% of women and about 15% of men claimed to have experienced sexual harassment within 2 years prior to the study. This reflects the significant gender disparity in reported experiences of sexual harassment in the workplace.

Question 17

Overall, research has shown that women are _____ men to be the targets of sexual harassment. According to the text, women experience harassment _____ men.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that women are more likely to be targets of sexual harassment than men, and they experience harassment several times more often than men do.

Question 18

Harassment is considered more serious if the harasser is:

Accepted Answer

Harassment is considered more serious if the harasser is the victim's superior due to the power dynamics involved, which can make it more difficult for the victim to refuse or report the harassment without fear of retaliation or negative consequences to their career.

Question 19

Plaintiffs in sexual harassment cases must prove that the unwelcome verbal or physical behaviors against them _____ their job performance, and that the employer ____ about the harassing conduct.

Accepted Answer

Plaintiffs in sexual harassment cases need to demonstrate that the harassment unreasonably interfered with their job performance and that the employer was aware of the harassment but failed to take appropriate action.

Question 20

Kitty has been approached by her boss several times with propositions to ensure her job promotion if she agreed to a sexual relationship with him. According to Catharine MacKinnon's typology, this type of sexual pestering is called:

Accepted Answer

Quid pro quo harassment occurs when job benefits, such as promotions or raises, are directly tied to an employee submitting to unwelcome sexual advances or conduct. In this scenario, Kitty's boss is offering her a job promotion in exchange for agreeing to a sexual relationship, which is a classic example of quid pro quo harassment.

Quiz 14: Workplace Law: Harassment, Discrimination, and Fairness