Chapter 34 Self Quiz

. According to Davis, commentators have identified _______ as a contributing factor to the number of sexual harassment incidents on college campuses.

inadequate campus security

the lack of women in senior faculty and administrative positions

the indifference of college administrators

ineffective reporting mechanisms

. According to Davis, the frequency of on-campus sexual harassment is underestimated because

sexual harassment incidents are often not reported.

reports of sexual harassment incidents are often ignored.

there are no reporting mechanisms in place.

None of the above

. Davis argues that because of the difference in _______ between students and professors, students can find it difficult to report professors for sexual misconduct.

education

age

power

All of the above

. According to Davis, many professors are reluctant to get involved when sexual harassment is reported because of

loyalty to colleagues.

a desire to stay out of academic politics.

fear of punishment.

All of the above

. In terms of policy recommendations, Davis argues that universities should focus on

education and sensitivity training for faculty.

defining sexual misconduct in a more precise and legalist manner.

creating harsher sanctions for offenders.

All of the above

. According to Davis, commentators point out that the presence of women in senior faculty and administrative positions has done nothing to decrease the prevalence of sexual harassment on campus.

True

False

. Davis claims that the main reason sexual harassment incidents go unreported is because universities have no reporting mechanisms in place.

True

False

. In order to decrease sexual harassment on campus, Davis recommends that universities enact policies that punish offenders more severely.

True

False

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