According to a 2011 nationally representative survey of sexual harassment among 1,965 students in grades 7-12, what motivation do groups of middle and secondary school boys have for engaging in sexual harassment of girls?

A. strengthening their status within their groups
B. desire to put down girls
C. malicious intentions toward fellow schoolmates
D. expression of animosity toward females


Answer: A

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