Consenting to Sexual Harrassment
- Read Case 11.4: Consenting to Sexual Harassment, located on page 420 in your textbook, then respond to the following questions. According to her own testimony, Vinson acquiesced to Taylor’s sexual demands. In this sense, her behavior was “voluntary.” Does the voluntary nature of her behavior mean she had “consented” to Taylor’s advances? Does it mean they were “welcome?” Do you agree that Vinson’s acquiescence shows there was no sexual harassment? Defend your position.
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The case study revolves around a sexual harassment case. It is between a worker and her supervisor. The court was to determine whether the man was guilty or not and whether it was voluntary or involuntary.
In the view of the events, the case that the gray side of the law. Apparently, the fact that Vinson participated in the sexual relationship makes it confusing. In this regards, she should have reported the matter to the HR department or the necessary authorities if she thought that the behavior was unwelcomed. However, she did not but continued to entertain the scenario. However, we must not make assumptions in any case………………………….words 558