Which of the following is an example of hostile environment harassment?
A) A teacher offering someone a better grade for engaging in sexual behavior
B) A student repeatedly telling sexual jokes or sending them electronically
C) A manager threatening to terminate, transfer, demote, or otherwise adversely affect an employee's work life if sexual favors are not given or continued.
D) A supervisor promising or giving an employee a raise or promotion because of real or expected sexual favors

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Hostile environment harassment refers to situations where unwelcome sexual conduct creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive working, learning, or living environment. Some examples of behaviors that can contribute to a hostile environment include sexually explicit jokes, pictures or cartoons, unwanted touching, and repeated requests for dates or other sexual activities. Repeatedly telling sexual jokes or sending them electronically falls under this category. The other options listed are examples of quid pro quo harassment.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Hostile Environment