Summary: Sexual Harassment At Arizona State University

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Sexual Harassment at Arizona State University Introduction Sharon is an undergraduate student at Barrett and has had an intimate relationship with a faculty member at the college. She is scared of revealing her identity even as she seeks justice because she is afraid that the culprit might retaliate by screwing her grades or other damage. She says “I did not exchange sexual favors for grades, but Dr. Bruce coerced me into having sex with him. I was afraid of upsetting him.” “I was concerned that I might upset him, and he might retaliate by awarding me a weak grade in the next paper. He wrote up a nice recommendation for me, so I guess he repaid me in kind.” Sharon finally gathered the confidence to file a formal complaint with the arbitration …show more content…

A survey conducted by the ASU department of student affairs in early 2014 established that around three percent of the female students are victims of sexual assault. Others have experienced a sexual assault on them in the last one year. The survey established that male students also experience sexual assaults but not to the same extent as female students (Anderson, 2014). Further, the survey established that less than one percent of the victims report the assault to the authorities. The most recent sexual crimes report was compiled in 2012 and reported 19 sexual assaults most of which occur in the halls of …show more content…

However, the unique power relationship between lecturers and students creates an environment where subtle coercion can happen (Anderson, 2014). It is important for all ASU students to appreciate the importance of Title IX and especially the concept of “hostile environment.” Lecturers who make sexual advances towards students are effectively creating a hostile environment for the student. Their acts also undermine the duty of the university to provide equal access to education for all students (Anderson, 2014). It is important for students to note that Title IX requires them to file cases within180 days. Further, the statute does not limit the right to file a case to the victims. One can file on behalf of a friend or a peer he or she perceives is experiencing

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