You should be able to explain the sexual harassment policy:

• A. Is not enforced if the contact is consensual
• B. Is considered a reasonable accommodation under Title 7.
• C. Is a protected right under the provision of affirmative action
• D. Involves unwanted and unwelcome sexual behavior

Answer: (D)

Sexual harassment policies hinge on behavior of a sexual nature that is unwanted and unwelcome. That means the defining factor isn’t whether two people consent or whether a private interaction occurred, but whether the conduct is something the other person did not want and creates a hostile or uncomfortable work environment. Describing harassment as unwanted and unwelcome sexual behavior best captures what the policy is aiming to prevent and address. The other statements mix up legal concepts: consent does not make harassment permissible, and terms like reasonable accommodation under Title VII or protections under affirmative action refer to different protections and processes, not the basic definition of harassment.