Chapter 35 Self Quiz

. Crouch claims that the function and effect of all sexual harassment is to

make women unsafe.

maintain women's subordinate position in society.

undermine women's self-confidence.

objectify women.

. According to Crouch, most material written on workplace and academic sexual harassment focuses on

legal technicalities like employer liability.

prevention strategies.

education and sensitivity training.

victim support.

. In the case of public harassment, the harasser is usually

someone the victim knows well.

a co-worker.

a stranger.

someone in a position of power.

. According to traditional views of gender, men harass women

to assert their dominance.

to experience a sense of power.

when women violate a norm of gendered behavior.

for sexual gratification.

. Public harassment, according to Crouch, is difficult to prosecute because

the harasser is often anonymous.

women are often afraid to come forward.

law enforcement does not always take reports of harassment seriously.

All of the above

. Crouch argues that most writing on sexual harassment has been too narrow in its focus.

True

False

. According to Crouch, women in traditional cultures are more likely to blame themselves for being harassed than women in more modern cultures.

True

False

. Crouch argues that many anti-harassment laws do not empower women, but rather further entrench their unequal status.

True

False

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