What forms can non-consensual sexual activity take?

Non-consensual sexual activity encompasses a variety of inappropriate behaviors that violate an individual’s autonomy and consent. The correct answer highlights exhibitionism and inappropriate touching as forms of non-consensual sexual activity because they directly involve unwanted physical or visual sexual conduct imposed on another person.

Exhibitionism involves displaying one's genitals or sexual acts to others without their consent, often causing the victim to feel violated and uncomfortable. Similarly, inappropriate touching includes any unwanted physical contact that has a sexual connotation, thereby infringing on personal boundaries and consent.

The other options do not accurately reflect forms of non-consensual sexual activity. Employment disputes and mental harassment, for instance, while serious issues, do not necessarily constitute sexual activity. They may involve unethical behavior or misconduct in a workplace context but lack the sexual component that characterizes non-consensual sexual actions. Stating that none of these behaviors are permitted oversimplifies the complex nature of sexual misconduct, as it denies the reality that such actions can and do occur in various contexts.