PSYC 3480 Chapter 14: Psych of Women - Chapter 14
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One view: as long as the student is an adult and expresses willingness to enter into a sexual relationship with prof, that relationship is acceptable. Another perspective: whenever a formal power difference between 2 people is present, a sexual relationship involves some degree of coercion because the target isn"t really in a position to freely consent or refuse. Quid pro quo harassment is labeled sexual coercion. Incidence: most commonly, harassment takes the form of sexual remarks and jokes, sexual coercion is relatively rare but does occur. Men resist women in these jobs because the ability to do hard physical labour symbolizes their masculinity, which is threatened by hiring women. Characteristics of offenders: harassers tend to have negative attitudes toward women, hold traditional gender attitudes and perceive sexual relationships as manipulative and exploitative. It is the experiencing of these behaviours and not the labeling of them as harassment that leads to unpleasant psych and physical outcomes.
