Sexual harassment can happen to - girls and boys, adults and students, regardless of how they dress or act. Sexual harassment is prohibited by Title IX, a federal law which prohibits sex discrimination in education. It requires all schools that receive federal money to make sure that students are not discriminated against on the basis of sex. This type of harassment, unlike quid pro quo harassment, does not involve your grade status. It can include harassment from your teacher, other school officials, or fellow students.
Sexual harassment can be verbal, physical or visual.
He draws sexually explicit cartoons of her and has written her name in the boys' bathroom. For a while, Diana tried to ignore him, but he didn't stop. Now, when she tells him to quit, he just laughs. Lately, he has started rubbing up against her when she passes him in the hallway. When she's dressed for a cheerleading event, he flips up her skirt in front of the other kids.