When Does Being a Jerk, or Just a Guy, Become Sexual Harassment?

First, a caveat that is totally non-controversial: Real sexual harassment is never OK. But what is real sexual harassment?  To my mind, sexual harassment exists when a predator, generally but not exclusively male, uses power – either physical power or the power of position (a boss, for instance) – to force a victim to submit to sexual activities.  Important to note, this definition includes even those in positions of power who are unsuccessful in using that power over someone's livelihood.  This also always includes any attempt by an adult to seduce or pressure a minor (girl or boy) to submit to and participate in sexual activities, even if nothing takes place. However, except in those boss-subordinate and adult-minor scenarios, sexual harassment has to involve more than two people talking.  It has to be more than a guy complimenting a woman on her good looks, nice new hairstyle, fetching dress or outfit, or something else along those...(Read Full Article)