Which of the following is a MYTH about sexual harassment?
A) Sexual harassment requires the instigator to have bad intentions.
B) By definition, sexual harassment isnever wanted.
C) Women are much more likely to be the victim of sexual harassment than are men.
D) Sexual harassment is any unwanted sexual advance, including phone calls, emails, and notes.
Answer: A
Rationale: Sexual harassment is determined by its consequences, not the aggressor's intentions. If sexual advances are unwelcome but persist anyway, then they constitute harassment. This is true even if the instigator does not consciously mean any harm.
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