What are the categories of sexual harassment as defined by the program?

The categories of sexual harassment, as defined by the program, include Physical, Verbal, and Non-Verbal. These categories encompass the various ways through which harassment can manifest, highlighting the importance of recognizing that harassment isn’t limited to just one form of expression.

Physical harassment refers to unwanted touching, physical intimidation, or any non-consensual physical conduct that creates a hostile environment. Verbal harassment includes offensive comments, threats, or any spoken words that can demean or intimidate an individual. Non-Verbal harassment includes gestures, body language, or any other form of communication that conveys a threatening message without the use of words.

This categorization helps in understanding the broader scope of harassment and reinforces the necessity for awareness and prevention within work or social environments. The other options, while they contain forms of communication or interaction, do not comprehensively cover the full spectrum of recognized harassment behaviors as effectively as the Physical, Verbal, and Non-Verbal categories do.