Definiftions
This term describes unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that creates a hostile environment.
Unwanted touching, hugging, or blocking someone's path falls into this category.
What is physical harassment?
A coach tells an athlete they have a "sexy body" during training. This is inappropriate because of this reason.
What is making sexual comments about someone's appearance (verbal harassment)?
TRUE or FALSE: Sexual harassment only counts if it happens multiple times.
What is FALSE? (A single severe incident can constitute harassment)
This type of harassment involves offering benefits or threatening consequences in exchange for sexual favors.
What is quid pro quo harassment?
Sexual jokes, comments about someone's body, or repeated requests for dates are examples of this type.
What is verbal harassment?
Athletes share explicit memes in the team group chat. This could constitute harassment even though it happens here.
What is outside of practice/in digital spaces (harassment can occur anywhere)?
TRUE or FALSE: If someone doesn't explicitly say "stop," it's not harassment.
What is FALSE? (Conduct must be welcome; silence doesn't equal consent)
Sexual harassment is determined by this perspective, not by the harasser's intentions.
What is the recipient's/victim's perspective (or impact over intent)?
Sending unsolicited sexual images, displaying explicit posters in facilities, or making sexual gestures constitute this form.
What is visual harassment?
A strength coach consistently touches an athlete's lower back and hips during lifts even after being asked to demonstrate differently. This is this type of harassment.
What is unwanted physical contact/physical harassment?
TRUE or FALSE: Sexual harassment can only occur between people of different genders.
What is FALSE? (Can occur between any genders)
This legal standard means the conduct must be severe OR pervasive enough to alter conditions of employment or participation.
What is a hostile environment?
When someone in a position of power uses that authority to pressure someone into sexual activity or relationships, it's called this.
What is sexual coercion (or quid pro quo harassment)?
An athletic trainer offers better training slots to an athlete who goes on dates with them. This is the specific legal term for this behavior.
What is quid pro quo harassment?
TRUE or FALSE: As long as everyone on the team is laughing, sexual jokes and comments are okay.
What is FALSE? (Someone may be uncomfortable but not speaking up; impact matters, not group reaction)