Harassment+based+on+Sex


 * What is Harassment based on Sex?**

= = =Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964= //Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. (from EEOC website 2010)//
 * Sex Harrasment is the act of treating someone unfavorably based on their sex.
 * It can also include treating someone unfavorably based on the affiliation that person has with an organization who is associated with a particular sex.
 * It is unlawful to harass someone based on their sex
 * you can not have policies in place that knowingly discriminate based on a person's sex

In Pleasant ISD the principals have always been men. This year Mary Peters applied for the Principal vacancy at Green Elementary. Mary is originally from Pleasant but has been teaching in another district for the past 10 years. Mary recently recieved her Masters and principal certification and has been serving her current district in the role of assistant principal. Mary and her family wanted to return to their hometwon of Pleasant and were excited when the opening was made available. Mary applied for and interviewed for the position of Principal at Green Elementary. The final decision about the job came down to Mary and another male candidate who had been employed by Pleasant for many years as a coach and master history teacher. The male applicant was given the job. The district states this decision was made based on this person's qualifications and years with the district. Mary is still upset and feels that she was not given the job because she is a woman.
 * Case Study:**

Do you think Mary's concerns are unfounded? Does Mary have any recourse in this situation? What is the next action to be taken by the district?
 * Questions:**