Camelia works in a department where there are only a few women. Pictures of scantily clad women are posted in the employee breakroom. She is uncomfortable being in the breakroom while men are present, so she avoids the breakroom. She considers it a hostile environment. Camelia is experiencing
A)overreaction.
B)inclusion.
C)sexual harassment.
D)workplace cohesion.
E)affirmative action.

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Camelia's discomfort and avoidance of the breakroom because of the pictures of scantily clad women could be considered a form of sexual harassment. The posting of such pictures creates a hostile environment for women, and Camelia's reaction is a reasonable response to such an environment.

Camelia Works in a Department Where There Are Only a Few