Sapna has been sexually harassed by a coworker for several months, although he has never touched her. Which of the following is the most likely reason she has not reported the harassment or taken any actions to stop it?

A) Sapna secretly enjoys the attention on some level.
B) The harassment does not meet the technical definition of harassment because the coworker has not touched her inappropriately.
C) The harassment does not meet the technical definition of harassment because the harassment is coming from a coworker, not a superior.
D) Sapna is afraid of retaliation if she reports her coworker.


Answer: D
Rationale: All sexual harassment, by definition, is unwanted. Furthermore, sexual harassment does not need to include physical contact or come from a superior. Some people suffer harassment quietly for fear of retaliation. The instigator may be physically intimidating or have control over raises and promotions at work. This is the most likely situation in this example.

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