Table 19.

Introduction of the Question and Queried Items on the Frequency of Self-reported Experiences With Sexual Discrimination.

These statements describe types of unwanted behavior of a sexualized nature. In the past 12 months, have you found yourself in situations involving your coworkers (including superiors) at the Max Planck Society where one or more of these individuals…
Sexist HostilitySexual HostilityUnwanted Sexual AttentionSexual Coercion
  • 1.

    … treated you differently because of your gender?

  • 2.

    … displayed, used, or distributed sexist or sexually suggestive materials?

  • 3.

    … made personally offensive sexist remarks?

  • 4.

    … put you down or was/were condescending to you because of your gender?

  • 5.

    … repeatedly told sexual stories or jokes that were offensive to you?

  • 6.

    … made unwelcome attempts to draw you into a discussion on sexual matters?

  • 7.

    … made offensive remarks about your appearance, body, or sexual activities?

  • 8.

    … made gestures or used body language of a sexual nature which embarrassed or offended you?

  • 9.

    … made unwanted attempts to establish a romantic or sexual relationship with you?

  • 10.

    … continued to ask you out on dates (drinks, dinner, etc.), even though you said “No”?

  • 11.

    … touched you in a way that made you feel uncomfortable?

  • 12.

    … made unwanted attempts to stroke, fondle, or kiss you?

  • 13.

    … made you feel threatened with some sort of retaliation for not being sexually cooperative?

  • 14.

    … treated you badly for refusing to have sex?

  • 15.

    … implied that you would be promoted faster or given better treatment or be otherwise rewarded if you engage in sexual behavior?

Scaling: Never, Occasionally, Monthly, Weekly, Daily.

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