The Basics
Define Sexual Harrassment.
What is to tease, bother, or annoy someone just because they are a boy/girl
Getting into someone personal space and/or cornering them can be considered sexual harassment
True.
All Sexual Harassment is Bullying but not all bullying is Sexual Harassment
Ex.
Bullying ALWAYS = Sexual Harassment OR
Sexual Harassment ALWAYS = Bullying
True
Is that cool bro? Repeatedly staring at someone because you are trying to flirt but it makes the other person uncomfortable
Not Cool Bro.
Rich jokes with his friends that things are 'gay' or 'sus'. He often says 'that hat looks gay' or "come on man dont act 'sus'. His friends laugh and use the same language but another classmate, Spencer, feels uncomfortable and finds the language offensive. Rich and his friends have been asked more than once to stop.
Who is being harassed?
What Kind of Harassment is this?
What action here is inappropriate?
Who: Spencer
Kind: Verbal
Inappropriate Action: Language
3 Types of Sexual Harrassment
What is Written Verbal Physical
The goal of sexual harrassment is one person gaining power over another
TRUE
Name 3 Type Of Verbal Harassment
Game Leader will Check Answer
Calling someone "gay", Making Comments about someones sexuality or partner preference, and using the F Slur is Sexual harrassment and Punishable
True, engaging in this behavior is punishable by suspension. Not Cool, bro.
Eric and Sally have been friends for a long time. Today, Sally is walking down the hallway an Eric likes her outfit. Eric stares at Sally while she walks past to look at her behind and makes a whistling sound followed by a moaning noise. Erics friends laugh but Sally does not. Eric assumes it is ok because they are friends.
Who is being harassed?
What Kind of Harassment is this?
What action here is inappropriate?
Who: Sally
Kind: Verbal & Physical
Inappropriate Action: Moaning(Verbal Harassment) and Staring(Physical Harassment)
Can starting a rumor about someone having a crush or one person dating another be considered sexual harassment?
Yes.
If no one complains then its not sexual harassment
FALSE
A way to stand up against verbal sexual harrassment for a friend
Acceptable answers: Tell a trusted adult, Speak up in the moment, tell the person to stop saying innapropriate things
Not Cool, Bro.
Zach and Tyler are best friends. They are the schools funniest students. There is another student, Jade, who makes animal noises and often wears animal costumes. Zach and Tyler joke about Jade being a 'furry' and make comments about Jades body. Sometimes Zach and Tyler draw pictures of Jade when she is not around. Jade never asks them to stop their behavior, is this sexual harassment?
Who is being harassed?
What Kind of Harassment is this?
What action here is inappropriate?
YES.
Who: Jade
Kind: Written and Verbal
Inappropriate Action: Use of the Word 'furry' (Verbal); Comments about Jade's Body (Verbal); Drawing Jades body (Written)
Overhearing a sexual comment whether it is about you or not can be considered sexual harassment and is worthy of being reported
YES. Sexual harassment does not have to involve you for you to report it.
If I say it in a joking way it isnt harassment, its a joke
False
What is the difference between Snitching/Telling and Reporting
Reporting: To seek help, to get assistance, there may be no benefit to you.
Complementing a classmate of the oppostie genders outfit, hair, or overall appearance because you genuinely like it and want them to know they have nice style/ they look nice
Cool,bro. Complements are great and can be uplifting! Making sure your complement does not talk about specific features or sexual body parts prevents compliments from turning into sexual harassment.
Olivia has a crush on Jasper. She thinks he is the hottest boy in school and she tells everyone that all the time. Outside and in the gym, Olivia purposefully bumps into Jasper to try to get his attention and to 'see what he smells like'. Olivia tells people that she wants to kiss Jasper and one of Olivias friends starts a rumor that she saw them together outside of school. Olivia even slips love notes onto Jasper's desk when no one is looking. Jasper never engages and often tells his friends this makes him feel weird.
Who is being harassed?
What Kind of Harassment is this?
What action here is inappropriate?
Who: Jasper
Kind: Physical, Verbal, Written
Inappropriate Actions: Bumping into Jasper (Physical); Saying Desire for Sexual Contact (Verbal); Rumors (Verbal); Love Notes (Written)
3 Ways to Say "No"
Acceptable Answers Determined by Leader of Game
Apologizing for saying an inappropriate comment can help prevent a situation escalating out of my control
TRUE
Mean Moments: Happen once in a while and are often resolved as quickly as they begin
Conflict: A disagreement between 2 or more people
Bullying: ongoing and repeated unkind actions where a power imbalance also exists
BONUS 250 Points: GIVE AN Example of Each
If I make moaning or sexual noises in the class room as a joke it is not considered sexual harassment if some people laugh and I meant it as a joke
Yes or No?
500 Bonus Points: Explain why.
No. Not cool, bro.
Intending for something to be a joke does not mean it isn't harassment. Just because people laugh does not mean it is funny.
Samantha and Issac are boyfriend and girlfriend. They often hold hands, they have kissed and they hang out outside of school. Samantha sends pictures to Issac that are revealing and asks him to keep them a secret. Issac shows his friends who promise not to say anything and they discuss the pictures together. Later that week, one of Issacs friends, Fred, says that Samantha 'has a nice body' and comments "can you send me a nice pic" when Samantha tries to ignore him. Issac apologizes to Samantha for showing his friends the picture.
Who is being harassed?
What Kind of Harassment is this?
What action here is inappropriate?
Who: Samantha
Kind:Written, Verbal
Inappropriate Action: Sharing Samanthas Photo with friends (Written); Fred's Comments to Samantha (Verbal)