Gender Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct

What is Gender Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct?

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits sex/gender discrimination, which includes sexual harassment.

Sexual harassment is defined as unwanted, unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment is one-sided, undeterred, and usually involves power and/or intimidation. It is unlawful to harass a person (an applicant or employee or student) because of that person's sex.

View the Policy on Sexual Harassment and Other Sexual Misconduct

Some Examples of Gender Discrimination/Sexual Misconduct

An unwelcome sexual comment or request for a sexual favor
Verbal harassment based on your gender
Unwanted physical touch from a co-worker
A missed opportunity for a promotion because of your gender
Lack of equal resources for both girls' and boys' sports teams
Discrimination based on pregnancy

This Is NOT Gender Discrimination/Sexual Misconduct

A disagreement with your supervisor about your performance (Contact Human Resources)
The operational policies of Dining Services or other campus facilities (Contact Facilties)
Disrepectful groups of students (Contact Student Affairs)
Teasing from a co-worker that's not sexual in nature (Contact Human Resources)

Get Help

If you believe you have experienced or witnessed gender discrimination or sexual misconduct, you may file a complaint below.

File a Complaint

Contact Us

Equity Compliance Office
Jasmyn Lucas, Equity Investigator & Title IX Coordinator
301-860-4511
titleixcoordinator@bowiestate.edu