Interim Sex Discrimination Policy: Definition of Sex-Based Harassment under Title IX
California Institute of Technology
Relevant Excerpt
Sex-based harassment is a form of sex discrimination and means sexual harassment and other harassment on the basis of sex, including on the basis of sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity, that meets one or both of the following: ... (2) unwelcome sex-based conduct that, based on the totality of the circumstances, is subjectively and objectively offensive and is so severe or pervasive that it limits or denies a person’s ability to participate in or benefit from the recipient’s education program or activity (“hostile environment harassment”);