Re: organization fund raiser harrasment?

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On 7/19/04, LB wrote:
> I belong to a sports organization in Texas. One of the
fund
> raisers requires a male member dress in womens clothes and
> compete for first place like a beauty pagent. If any team
> does not compete, they are denied organizational monetary
> support for the national series should that team win the
> right to go.
>
> Because some people may find this event offensive, yet it
is
> basically required, can this event perhaps be considered
> sexual harrasment?

"can this event perhaps be considered sexual harrasment?"
Not even close. SH is when someone is treated less favorably
because of their gender. That is not remotely the issue here.