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Sexual harassment has been a “Hot Topic” in the news recently. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s Guidelines define sexual harassment as…unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other physical and verbal contact of a sexual nature when it affects the terms of employment under one or more of the following conditions:

such an activity is a condition for employment
such an activity is a condition of employment consequences such as promotion, dismissal, or salary increases
such an activity creates a hostile working environment
(You can find the EEOC definition of Sexual Harassment in the “Points of Law” box on page 154 in your textbook.)

Notes: In FY2019, there were 7,514 sexual harassment cases reported to the United States Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (www.eeoc.gov). While many people still consider harassment as a female issue, the claims from men constitute 16.8% of the total claims filed. The monetary benefits reported by the EEO for FY2019 were $68.2 million, which does not include money awarded through litigation for the cases that went to a civil trial.

These numbers represent only the tip of the iceberg because many situations of sexual harassment are settled privately, and an online survey conducted on this subject by The Harris Poll on behalf of Career Builder revealed that 72% of those harassed did not do anything about the incident(s), and 54% never confronted the person responsible for the harassment. (Survey Results (Links to an external site.))

Given the legal guidelines shown above, address each of the following incidents and identify which are examples of sexual harassment and which are not, citing the condition(s) involved. Consider all aspects of the situation and explain your position.

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‘Gavin And Stacey’. Corden’s audience will consist of younger and more realistic people, therefore this advertisement will show that anyone can buy Burberry and that like Stormzy it is achievable for ordinary people to wear a luxury brand and feel supported by them, no matter what their body type.

Another example would be the singer Adele and her contribution to the plus size fashion industry. Adele has been seen numerous times wearing Burberry at red carpet events and her own shows. This is important for the growth of a brand because if people feel at all excluded then they will not support a brand. Therefore, the use of a curvy woman on Burberry’s social media platforms will appeal to plus size women. Moreover, in terms of empowering women, social media and the blogging world have been a positive for the plus size industry, curvy girls have been able to express themselves and their views on the ideal body. Social media is constantly covered with slim body types and thin models; this is one of the main reasons for people feeling dissatisfied with their bodies. Bailey and Ricciardelli (2010) found that “upward comparisons are one of the strongest reasons for body dissatisfaction. Women who are heavy viewers of television – particularly of thin – ideal media – are presented with a multitude of thin actresses and models to which they can compare themselves.” Social media platforms such as Instagram have allowed plus sized girls and models to show that there is no ideal body and that all body types should be accepted and deemed as ‘normal’.

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