It may take the form of an overt offer or involve subtle pressure based on position or status. This is the most common type of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment does not mean that sexuality or sexual issues cannot be areas of legitimate academic inquiry. Discussions of scholarly research on sexuality in the classroom, for example, would not normally constitute sexual harassment.
Sexual harassment can be direct or implied, obvious or subtle.
Sexual harassment may involve conduct or comments that are unintentional as well as intentional. Whatever its form, it is abusive and illegal. Contact Webmaster All text and images copyright 2000 UBC Equity Office. Site developed by UBC's PAIR office. All rights reserved.