Tina hates to walk past the senior hallway after lunch because she has to pass a group of guys who are always taunting her, trying to grab her, and making very explicit sexual requests of her. Tina is most likely experiencing
A) sexual assault.
B) sexual harassment.
C) a gender disparity.
D) peer victimization.
B) sexual harassment. Sexual harassment refers to any sort of unwanted behavior of a sexual nature and includes unwelcome sexual requests, demands, rumors, jokes, taunts, or other actions that create a hostile or offensive environment.
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a. 100% b. 80% c. 60% d. 40%
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a. more; because b. more; regardless c. less; because d. less; regardless
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false