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Sexual Harassment and Boundaries

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"Linda offers sexual favors to her professor in order to get a passing grade. The professor agrees, and Linda receives a passing grade."

Do you believe that this one falls under the definition of sexual harassment? If so, why? If not, why not?

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The expert examines sexual harassment boundaries.

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This situation in particular is agreed by two consenting adults, if the student is an adult. So therefore, "sexual harassment" would not fall under the category. Sexual harassment is considered "unwanted" ...

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