Sexual harassment can be a problem for women in as much as many supervisor/subordinate relationships are male/female. In these situations, the female may be afraid to decline sexual advances or sexual requests from her supervisor for fear she may be retaliated against, lose promotions, raises, and other job benefits. Women can also be seen as “overly sensitive” to sexual harassing situations and thus may not get the guidance and/or support needed in which to remedy a harassing work environment.

It is important to keep in mind that the Supreme Court recognizes that sexual harassment is not limited to only female victims—males can be victims as well, and sexual harassment can occur among same sex employees.