Kate works in finance and is one of only a handful of women in her office. She is repeatedly exposed to offensive remarks and "jokes" about women in general. Many times, the "jokes" and remarks are not just offensive but sexual in nature. Kate is experiencing ______.
A) sexual harassment
B) homosocial reproduction
C) gender culture
D) motherhood penalty

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Kate is experiencing sexual harassment, which includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that creates a hostile or offensive work environment. The offensive remarks and sexual jokes that she is exposed to on a regular basis would qualify as sexual harassment.

Kate Works in Finance and Is One of Only a Handful