Theresa works in a manufacturing plant where many of the male employees put up photographs of bikini-clad women in their work areas, and she is often groped by male employees. Her supervisor ignores her complaints, telling her to "take it as a compliment." This type of sexual harassment is known as:

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A hostile work environment refers to an environment in which an employee is subjected to harassment or discriminatory behavior that interferes with their ability to do their job. The behavior can be physical, verbal, or visual and can include sexual harassment, such as displaying sexually explicit materials or making unwanted sexual advances. In this case, Theresa is being subjected to both visual and physical sexual harassment, and her supervisor's dismissive attitude only adds to the hostile environment.

Theresa Works in a Manufacturing Plant Where Many of the Male