A female junior executive in a company, working closely with a male vice-president, receives a quid-pro-quo proposition: you do sexual favours for me and I'll see to it that one day you get my job. Which term best identifies this woman's experience?

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The situation described is a clear example of sexual harassment, which is defined as any unwelcome sexual advance, request for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. The quid-pro-quo proposition made by the male vice-president is a form of sexual harassment because it involves offering job opportunities in exchange for sexual favors.

A Female Junior Executive in a Company, Working Closely with a Male