Question 2
What actions should this woman have taken if she had felt that she was a victim of sexual harassment in this situation?
Should she have quit the first time anyone brought in a magazine?
The answer would be no because she should make her feelings known to her coworkers and to her boss.
Should she have taken down the posted pictures and burn them?
The answer would be no because she needs to give her coworkers a chance to change their behavior.
Should she have refrained from joining in the conversation?
Yes, this would show she did not approve of their behavior.
Should she have asked the men not to bring in the magazines?
Yes, she has a responsibility to make her feelings known to her coworkers and her boss.
Should she start bringing in and showing magazines with sexy pictures of men?
No, she should not retaliate by copying their behavior.
Should she tell her boss that she feels uncomfortable during "show and tell?"
Yes, it is her responsibility to report such behavior to her supervisor.
Case study is concluded.