Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault

Question 7 • [HSHEAC] Health Sem 1 (26-27)

Which is one characteristic that distinguishes flirting from sexual harassment?

Answer

With flirting, the actions are two-sided, but with sexual harassment the actions are one-sided.

With flirting, the recipient is dishonored, but with sexual harassment no one is dishonored.

With flirting, no one is respected, but with sexual harassment the recipient is respected.

With flirting, the recipient asks the other person to stop, but with sexual harassment the recipient encourages the offender.

Explanation

Flirting is generally mutual: both people participate and welcome the interaction. Sexual harassment is unwanted and one-sided, with one person directing behavior toward another who does not welcome it. Therefore, the distinguishing characteristic is that flirting is two-sided, while sexual harassment is one-sided.

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