Examples of Sexual Harassment

The following are examples of behavior may create a hostile environment and could be considered sexual harassment prohibited by Title IX:

Requests or demands for sexual favors

Unwelcome sexual advances, including touching, kissing, hugging, or massaging

Non-consensual sexual activity (where the victim does not consent or is incapable of giving consent)

Violence between intimate partners

Unnecessary and unwelcome references to various parts of the body

Unwelcome statements or conduct related to a person's gender, actual or perceived sex, gender identity, or nonconformity with sex or gender stereotypes

Reoccurring inappropriate or derogatory sexual innuendoes or humor

Videotaping and photographing activity of a sexual or personal nature without consent of those being recorded

Obscene gestures or nonverbal communication of a sexual or gender-based nature

Sexually explicit profanity

Use of email, the Internet, text messaging, or other forms of digital media to facilitate any of the above referenced behaviors