Matthew is Mandy's supervisor.He says he will fire her if she does not engage in sexual activity with him.This type of sexual harassment would be categorized as _______.

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Coercion with threat of punishment refers to sexual harassment where an individual in a position of power threatens negative consequences if the victim does not comply with sexual demands. In this case, Matthew is using his position as Mandy's supervisor to coerce her into engaging in sexual activity with him by threatening to fire her if she does not comply.

Matthew Is Mandy's Supervisor