Shyam, an employee at a local firm in the District of Columbia, is effeminate in nature and is attracted to males. Shyam's colleagues call him derogatory names and pass sexually oriented comments whenever he is around. Based on the given information, which of the following statements is most likely to be true?

(a) No action will be taken against Shyam's colleagues as this is neither a case of unlawful sex discrimination nor a case of quid pro quo harassment.
(b) The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will view this as a case of unlawful sex discrimination.
(c) Shyam will be arrested as Columbian law punishes LGBTQ individuals with the death penalty.
(d) The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will view this as a case of quid pro quo harassment.


Answer: (b) The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will view this as a case of unlawful sex discrimination.

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