Your 35-year-old client tells you that his boss requires him to massage her shoulders and she rubs his legs,thighs,and genitals.He further states that he does not want to upset her because he needs the job.Which statement best applies to this situation?

A) The male is receiving sexual satisfaction from having his legs, thighs, and genitals massaged.
B) This is an example of quid pro quo sexual harassment and should be reported to her supervisor.
C) This is an example of hostile work environment sexual harassment and should be immediately reported to her supervisor.
D) This is not a situation of harassment because no sexual intercourse occurred.

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YiBin Zhang · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B , Explanation :  This is an example of quid pro quo sexual harassment-the employer is massaging the legs,thighs and genital areas of the employee,while making him massage her shoulders.Touching is a sexual advance.Sexual intercourse is not required in sexual harassment cases.The sexual advances in this situation are overt and there is no discussion of the client's feelings or the work environment.Sexual harassment is about the power difference,which can negate the element of consent; thus,it is irrelevant whether the client receives sexual satisfaction.Sexual harassment should be immediately reported because it is illegal.

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