reasonable woman (law)
in determining whether conduct or statements are sufficiently severe to rise to the level of unlawful sexual harassment, some state courts have relied upon a 'reasonable woman' standard. Under federal law, however, an objective standard, the 'reasonable person' standard, as well as the victim's subjective perception are applied to determine whether a hostile or abusive work environment exists (N. Elizabeth Fried, Sex, Laws & Stereotypes). The "reasonable man" does not always agree with the "reasonable woman" about what constitutes sexual harassment. See also reasonable and prudent man.
