Tina Simmons Worked as a Welder at a Shipyard Company

Tina Simmons worked as a welder at a shipyard company where she was forced to encounter nude and partially nude pictures posted by her male co-workers in common areas. The men also referred to her using obscene nicknames and made offensive remarks concerning her body. When Tina complained, her supervisor took no corrective action despite having an active sexual harassment policy approved by the EEOC. Tina wished to file a discrimination suit but instead she chose to endure the harassment as she could not risk losing her job. Which of the following, if true, would have strengthen her resolve to file a discrimination suit?

A) Tina shared a strained working relationship with her supervisor.
B) The colleagues who sexually harassed Tina shared a great rapport with her supervisor.
C) Tina had few female colleagues at the shipyard where she worked.
D) Tina had heard of only one prior instance wherein an employee in the company had filed a discrimination suit.
E) The company policy prescribed that Tina would face no backlash if she approached the EEOC.