Question
Jackson is a 28 year old Caucasian male. His older female supervisor frequently touches his arm, tries to give him neck and shoulder rubs when looking at the computer over his shoulder and makes suggestive comments . Jackson says he never flirted with her and told her that he has a girlfriend . He feels very uncomfortable and has asked you for help. What is this an example of? Check one. a. Abuse b. Discrimination c. Sexual violence d. Sexual harassment
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The correct answer is **d. Sexual harassment**.Here's why:* **Sexual harassment** is unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. The supervisor's actions, including touching, suggestive comments, and unwanted physical contact, even after Jackson expressed his discomfort, clearly fall under this definition.* **Abuse** is a broader term encompassing various forms of harm, including physical, emotional, and psychological. While sexual harassment is a form of abuse, the scenario specifically describes behaviors that constitute sexual harassment.* **Discrimination** involves treating someone differently based on protected characteristics like race, gender, or religion. While sexual harassment can be a form of sex discrimination, the focus here is on the unwanted sexual nature of the supervisor's behavior, not necessarily discrimination based solely on Jackson's gender.* **Sexual violence** refers to any sexual act committed against someone without their freely given consent. While sexual harassment can create a hostile environment and be a precursor to sexual violence, the scenario described doesn't depict an act of violence itself. The supervisor's actions are unwelcome and inappropriate, but they do not (yet) constitute sexual violence as typically defined.