Homework
Scenario I
Lucy works on the assembly line at an auto parts factory. She eats lunch in the company break room every day. Because most of the workers are men, the walls of the break room are adorned with swimsuit pictures of women. Although the photos and the conversations they generate make her very uncomfortable, Lucy doesn't complain to her supervisor. Eventually she starts skipping lunch to avoid the atmosphere in the break room. As a result, she begins to have trouble staying alert on the line.
If so.....
o Identify what elements of the situation make it sexual harassment.
o Who is doing the harassing and who is being harassed?
o What should be done to remedy the situation?
If not...
o Identify what the situation is lacking. In other words, what would need to be changed for the situation to constitute sexual harassment?
o What could have been done to prevent the situation?
o What can be done to remedy the situation now?
Scenario II
Dave's boss, Ms. Andrews, consistently compliments him on his clothes, his hair, and his muscular body, although she does not make similar comments to the rest of her staff. Dave finds her attentions both flattering and unnerving.
If so.....
o Identify what elements of the situation make it sexual harassment.
o Who is doing the harassing and who is being harassed?
o What should be done to remedy the situation?
If not...
o Identify what the situation is lacking. In other words, what would need to be changed for the situation to constitute sexual harassment?
o What could have been done to prevent the situation?
o What can be done to remedy the situation now?
Scenario III
Scott's new secretary begins to attract his attention. Although her performance in the office is exemplary, she wears very provocative clothes and seems to take any opportunity to touch Scott or brush too closely past him in the hall. Then he notices that she has a tendency to shift office conversation from business to personal topics. Late one afternoon, she suggests they continue their work over dinner. He declines but her attentions persist. Uncomfortable with the situation and afraid of what she might claim if he complained about her behavior, he requests a transfer to another work group, despite the resulting pay cut.
If so.....
o Identify what elements of the situation make it sexual harassment.
o Who is doing the harassing and who is being harassed?
o What should be done to remedy the situation?
If not...
o Identify what the situation is lacking. In other words, what would need to be
changed for the situation to constitute sexual harassment?
o What could have been done to prevent the situation?
o What can be done to remedy the situation now?
Scenario IV
Carrie's boss, Mr. Matthews, asks her out repeatedly, despite her consistent refusals. Although her co-workers tell her she should report his behavior, Carrie considers it only a minor annoyance and takes no action. Mr. Matthews also makes repeated requests to date Molly, one of Carrie's co-workers. When Mr. Matthews ignores Molly's refusals, she reports him to their supervisor.
If so.....
o Identify what elements of the situation make it sexual harassment.
o Who is doing the harassing and who is being harassed?
o What should be done to remedy the situation?
If not...
o Identify what the situation is lacking. In other words, what would need to be changed for the situation to constitute sexual harassment?
o What could have been done to prevent the situation?
o What can be done to remedy the situation now?
Scenario V
After working on a large project together for six months, Jake and Anna became good friends. At the conclusion of the project, they returned to their regular responsibilities in their different work groups. Although they have little work- related contact in the office anymore, Jake continues to call her several times a week. Now their conversations are about personal rather than professional topics. Suspecting that Jake might want to start dating her, Anna tells him she needs to keep their relationship professional. Despite this clarification, Jake sends her flowers at the office and buys her expensive gifts, clearly in an attempt to change her mind.
If so.....
o Identify what elements of the situation make it sexual harassment.
o Who is doing the harassing and who is being harassed?
o What should be done to remedy the situation?
If not...
o Identify what the situation is lacking. In other words, what would need to be changed for the situation to constitute sexual harassment?
o What could have been done to prevent the situation?
o What can be done to remedy the situation now?
Scenario VI
Struggling in class, Chris visits the teaching assistant's office for help with an homework. The office is sparsely furnished and decorated with the exception of a large black-and-white photo of two naked men, although only the sides of their body are revealed. Appalled that this photo could be displayed in a university office, Chris complains to the head of the department.
If so.....
o Identify what elements of the situation make it sexual harassment.
o Who is doing the harassing and who is being harassed?
o What should be done to remedy the situation?
If not...
o Identify what the situation is lacking. In other words, what would need to be changed for the situation to constitute sexual harassment?
o What could have been done to prevent the situation?
o What can be done to remedy the situation now?.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.