Flirting And Sexual Aggression

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Amid the rise of sexual harassment, assault, and rape accusations in current media, versing oneself in appropriate behavior is vitally important, particularly when attempting to engage another party romantically. Many men and women are asking themselves, “When does flirtation become sexual harassment?”. Asking oneself these questions and remaining introspective of one’s behavior towards others is imperative to the protection of the well-being of those around oneself. As such, it is vitally important to understand what the lines between flirting, sexual harassment, and sexual aggression are and how best to avoid crossing from one into the next. Flirting is a behavior that oftentimes has a romantic or sexual goal. Flirting will be used to signify