A male correctional officer stares at and makes lewd comments to a female correctional officer, but none of the other officers stop him or comment on the behavior. The female officer feels uncomfortable working alongside this officer and considers quitting. What type of sexual harassment is this an example of?

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This scenario is an example of a hostile environment, where the behavior of the male correctional officer creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment for the female officer.

A Male Correctional Officer Stares at and Makes Lewd Comments