Sexual Misconduct Response & Prevention: FAQ- Sexual Harassment
Northwestern University
Relevant Excerpt
What are some examples of sexual harassment?
Prohibited acts that constitute sexual harassment may take a variety of forms. Examples of the kinds of conduct that may constitute sexual harassment include, but are not limited to, the following:
...
- Engaging in unwelcome sexual propositions, invitations, solicitations, and flirtation;
- Leering, staring at someone, or looking at someone with "elevator eyes" (i.e. looking someone up and down);
- Using unwelcome sexually degrading language, sexual jokes, innuendos, or gestures;
- Displaying sexually suggestive objects, pictures, videotapes, graffiti and/or visuals that are not germane to any business or academic purpose;
- Displaying or transmitting sexually suggestive electronic content, including inappropriate e-mails; Stalking or cyberbullying; ...