Keesha, a high school senior, keep receiving unwelcome comments on how she looks from Aaron, another high school student. Aaron also shares lockers by Keesha, and he "accidentally" physically bumps into her everyday between classes. Keesha avoids her locker and has missed school several times just to avoid Aaron. Keesha's experience with Aaron likely constitutes which of these?

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Aaron's unwelcome comments on Keesha's appearance and physical contact could be considered as sexual harassment, which is defined as unwanted, repeated sexual advances or comments that create a hostile environment or interfere with someone's education. Bullying is also a possibility, but the inclusion of sexual comments and physical contact make sexual harassment a more accurate categorization. Labeling and flirting do not fit the description of the situation.

Keesha, a High School Senior, Keep Receiving Unwelcome Comments on How