Vanessa works as a commodities trader at an investment bank in lower Manhattan, which is overwhelmingly dominated by male employees.Vanessa often receives comments from her male coworkers regarding her physique that are usually blatantly sexual in nature

Jessica feels belittled and humiliated by these comments, especially since no remarks are ever made about the appearances of the male employees. What type of sexual harassment is Vanessa experiencing?

a. mortification c. quid pro quo
b. degradation d. hostile environment


ANS: D

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