Gender Discrimination
Gender Discrimination is defined as the following by Title IX:
- Gender discrimination is defined as the following by Title IX:
- Discrimination or harassment based upon one's gender (sex)
- Unfair treatment, attitudes, or behaviors towards an individual based upon their gender (sex)
- Gender identity discrimination as covered by Title VII
- Sexism, sexist attitudes, and sex stereotyping
- Unproportionate athletic programs or activities offered to all genders in relationship to the college's enrollment
Examples
- gender-based bullying
- derogatory or sexist remarks
- gender discrimination in an activity, athletics, program, office, or classroom
Sexual Harassment
Sexual Harassment is defined as the following by Title IX:
- Unwanted sexual behavior, advances, or requests for favors
- Unwelcomed verbal, visual, or physical sexual conduct
- Offensive, severe, and/or frequent remarks about a person's sex
- Harassment of a sexual nature which interferes with an individual's right to an education and participation in a program or activity
Examples
- stalking or obscene phone calls, texts, emails, or gestures
- sexually suggestive jokes, whistles, catcalls, or innuendos
- inappropriate touching
- intimidation
Sex Violence
Sex Violence is defined as the following by Title IX:
- Sexual abuse or assault, battery, or coercion
- Unwanted sexual contact that stops short of rape or completed rape
- Use of force or manipulation of unwanted sexual activity
- Physical acts where a person is incapable of giving consent or is against a person's will
Examples
- sexual assault, battery, or coercion
- attempted or completed rape
- inappropriate touching
- physical and/or aggressive sexual advances
Retaliation
Retaliation is defined as the following by Title IX:
- A strike back in response to another's action or accusation
- a form of revenge or reaction because of a filed complaint against a person
- refusal to promote, advance, or accurately support/qualify a person due to a complaint filed
Examples
- demotion or prohibiting advancement due to a filed complaint
- firing, loss of benefits, or the like due to a filed complaint
- unfair treatment or discrimination due to a filed complaint
Hostile Environment
Hostile Environment is defined as the following by Title IX:
- A situation of discriminatory or sexual nature that has occurred and created a adverse setting
- An intimidating or offensive environment that causes a person to be fearful
- A setting that denies, limits, or interferes with a person's ability to participate in or benefit from a program, activity, or job
Examples
- Bullying, abusive or intimidating comments and actions
- Intimidating or offensive comments that alter the conditions of a person's work, classroom, team, or program environment
- Continual offensive comments or surroundings of a discriminatory or sexual nature
