Opinion ID: 77975
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: Physically Threatening or Humiliating

Text: Nothing occurred in the office that was physically threatening. [6] Nevertheless, a jury could find that the language and radio programming created an objectively humiliating work environment, particularly because Reeves was the only woman in the workstation pod. Given the conduct described in our discussion of the severity factor, it is objectively reasonable that a woman in Reeves's position would have felt humiliated in such circumstances. Reeves's exposure to the pornographic image on her co-worker's computer also contributed to the objectively humiliating environment. The humiliating atmosphere is further revealed in the warning that Reeves received from a co-worker who used offensive language concerning another offensive co-worker's last day of work. The earplugs comment suggests that those who used derogatory language in the office knew that their conduct made Reeves uncomfortable, and perhaps even intended to do so. It is certainly reasonable that such treatment would be humiliating for a woman in Reeves's position. Accordingly, this factor weighs in Reeves's favor, despite the lack of physically threatening conduct.