"Stop! Don't touch me!" Lines similar to these are often heard when sexual harassment is occurring. Sexual harassment is a huge problem in today's society for women, as well as for men. Attraction to others and talking about sexually related topics are a part of human nature Unfortunately, people sometimes overstep their boundaries and go to far. This can cause a problem in a professional work place.
             Legally, sexual harassment basically is any unwanted or undesired advance of sexual behavior in an occupational work place. As a result of this is the creation of an uncomfortable intimidating, hostile working environment. These advances of sexual behavior vary. They include an attempted blatant sexual assault , a sexual proposition, degrading comments, vulgar language, any pornography, and offensive and improper jokes. What is exactly is a hostile working environment, though? According to the Supreme Court, it is when conduct is unwelcome, based on sex, and severe enough to alter the conditions of employment and create an abusive working environment.
             There are various categories of sexual harassment. The first category is "Quid Pro Quo" Sexual Harassment. This category goes along with the saying, "If you scratch my back, I will scratch yours." Here is where one is offered rewards or benefits for providing sexual favors. Often it is done in a threatening manner. If a person doesn't do what they are asked, it will most likely result in negative consequences. Usually it is a superior who performs this act of harassment, like a boss, to his or her employee or a student to a teacher. The second type of sexual harassment is physical sexual harassment. This is when an actual physical assault or attempt at one takes place. A person can be unwillingly touched, fondled, kissed, patted or pinched. It is a one-sided action that is not wanted on the receiving end. The third type is verbal sexual harassment. This can tak...