Does a person have to verbally object to a behavior for it to be defined as sexual harassment?
No, but articulating one’s displeasure with another’s behavior communicates very directly the objectionable nature of the interaction and potentially ends the behavior. However, victims of sexual harassment do not have to confront their harassers for the behavior to potentially be sexual harassment. Individuals who believe they are being harassed need only report the alleged harassment to his or her supervisor, an administrative officer or to the OAA/EEO so the University can take prompt action.
Related Questions
- What Are Some Examples of the Type of Actual Behavior That Might be Considered to Be Sexual Harassment of an Employee?
- What should be done upon learning of an incident of sexual harassment involving another person?
- Does a person have to verbally object to a behavior for it to be defined as sexual harassment?
