What are the types of sexual harassment?

• A. Quid Pro Quo
• B. Hostile Environment
• C. Both Quid Pro Quo and Hostile Environment
• D. None

Answer: (C)

Two common forms of sexual harassment are quid pro quo and a hostile environment. Quid pro quo happens when an authority figure conditions an employment or educational benefit on sexual favors or on accepting sexual advances. For example, a promotion, raise, or continued employment being contingent on dating or sexual activity. A hostile environment arises when unwelcome sexual behavior, comments, or imagery are so frequent or severe that they create an intimidating, demeaning, or uncomfortable workplace or learning setting and interfere with performance. This can include repeated inappropriate remarks, jokes,or gestures, or the display of explicit material that makes others feel unsafe or unable to work or study effectively. Both forms are recognized types of harassment, so the best answer acknowledges that both exist and can occur in different situations.