Question

Read the following situation and decide whether or not anyone in the situation commits sexual harassment. Justify your judgement: “Kylie is Hector’s boss. Hector is attracted to Kylie and asks her on a date. Kylie, although flattered, turns Hector down. He feels a little hurt, but doesn’t bring it up again. Kylie, speaking with both male and female coworkers, describes Hector’s proposal and makes a joke about the lack of romantic prospects in his future. Hector hears about this conversation a week later.”

Answer 1

Answer:

Hector does not commit sexual harassment against Kylie when he asks her out. It is a one time event, and he does not push the issue. Kylie does not commit sexual harassment when she refuses Hector's proposal for a date. She does not demean him. Kylie does commit sexual harassment when she brings the incident up in the workplace. She speaks disparagingly of Hector's sexuality and it gets back to him. He can bring a sexual harassment claim against Kylie through his company.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Hector does not commit sexual harassment against Kylie when he asks her out. It is a one time event, and he does not push the issue. Kylie does not commit sexual harassment when she refuses Hector's proposal for a date. She does not demean him. Kylie does commit sexual harassment when she brings the incident up in the workplace. She speaks disparagingly of Hector's sexuality and it gets back to him. He can bring a sexual harassment claim against Kylie through his company.

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