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Sexual Harassment

In considering sexual harassment, it is the EFFECT of behavior, not the INTENT that counts.

About: Who to contact:
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Definition of Sexual Harassment -> Sexual Harassment Complaint Form
-> Some examples of Sexual Harassment -> Employee Assistance Program
-> UW Oshkosh Sexual Harassment Policy -> Office of Equity & Affirmative Action
-> Sexual Harassment Legal Basis -> Dean of Students Office
    -> HOPE
    -> CARE
 

Types of Sexual Harassment:

 
Quid Pro Quo
Harasser requires sexual favors of victim in return for some action by harasser, or harasser retaliates against victim for refusing sexual favors.
Hostile Environment
Victim is subjected to unwelcome repeated sexual comments, innuendoes or touching, which alter conditions or interfere with academic or employment performance or access to opportunities provided by the institution

Conduct is: gender-based, persistent, unwelcome Conduct may be: physical, verbal or nonverbal
Third-Party Harassment
Sexual conduct between persons involved creates a hostile work environment for others.
Sexual Favoritism
Opportunities granted in exchanged for sexual favors constitutes unlawful sex discrimination against other qualified persons who are denied equal opportunity.
Gender-Based Harassment
Harassing behavior based on gender constitutes sexual harassment, even if the behavior is not "sexual" in content.
   
     

Questions? Contact Jane Wypizynski wypiszyj@uwosh.edu or Jan Keene keene@uwosh.edu

Office of Equity & Affirmative Action
Dempsey 211
424-2296

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