Is This Sexual Harrasment?

Q: Is this sexual harrasment? I GO TO A TECHNICAL SCHOOL. A TECHER MADE THIS COMMENT TO A FELLOW CLASSMATE " IF I WASNT A TEACHER, THE THINGS ID DO TO HER". AND THE CLASSMATE TOLD ME. the comment was made about me. i went to the director and told her.. they rilly didnt do much about it.. i have to look at this guy all the time knowing wut he thinks of me.. i feel like a peice of meet

A: It is sexual harassment because it is offensive, sexual and made by a teacher regarding a student. The Director should reprimand or warn the teacher that it is inappropriate conduct. At the very least you should have the option of changing teachers or modifying your education plan to minimize interaction with him/her (honestly, someone who would make that comment to a student is very unprofessional and has poor self control, I wouldn't blame you for avoiding him). If the Director does none of these things--go back when the teacher does or says anything else to make you uncomfortable. You have a witness and you are documenting it which is very good. You have a right to continue your education in peace and if the Director does nothing, you can make it a legal issue. Sexual harassment doesn't require comments be made directly to you. He/she is openly creating a hostile learning environment.

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