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same-sex harassment
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A quick definition of same-sex harassment:
Same-Sex Harassment: When someone of the same gender repeatedly bothers, scares, or upsets another person without any good reason, it is called same-sex harassment. This can happen at school, work, or anywhere else. If it involves sexual behavior from a boss to an employee, it is called sexual harassment.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: Same-sex harassment is a type of sexual harassment where a supervisor of the same sex as an employee engages in unwanted sexual behavior or comments that cause emotional distress and serve no legitimate purpose.
Example: A male supervisor repeatedly makes sexual comments and gestures towards a male employee, causing the employee to feel uncomfortable and anxious at work.
Explanation: In this example, the male supervisor's behavior towards the male employee is unwanted and serves no legitimate purpose in the workplace. The behavior causes emotional distress for the employee, which is a key element of harassment. This behavior is considered same-sex harassment because the supervisor and employee are of the same sex.