Sexually harassing behaviors may be attributed to a range of motives. According to the text, job type may be a component of how and why harassment occurs. For example, positions considered traditionally held by women may contribute to harassment because they elicit protectiveness and _____. Conversely, for women in jobs historically held by men, the harassment is linked to _____ a female coworker's job performance.

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Positions traditionally held by women may elicit sexual attention, while harassment in male-dominated jobs is often linked to undermining a female coworker's job performance.

Sexually Harassing Behaviors May Be Attributed to a Range of Motives