Sexual conduct becomes unlawful when

• A. It is illegal regardless of consent
• B. It is unwelcome by the victim
• C. It is between consenting adults
• D. It is perpetrated by a supervisor

Answer: (B)

Unlawful sexual conduct is defined by the reaction of the person on the receiving end: if the conduct is unwelcome, it crosses into illegality. Consent matters a lot—sexual activity between adults who agree to it is generally lawful. But when the behavior is unwanted and the person has not given consent (or has clearly communicated that they do not want it and it continues or coercion is used), it can be illegal as harassment, assault, or related offenses. A supervisor being involved can create a coercive context, but the key factor is that the conduct is unwelcome, not the status of the relationship. That unwelcome nature is what makes the conduct unlawful.