Geart Gwynn P.

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MACO DE ORO COLLEGE - Bachelor of Public Administration

A Student is failing in her subject. She approached her professor and asked for
assistance because her failure might cost her scholarship. Her professor told her that
the only way that she can pass the subject is for her to have sex with him.

1. Do you think this kind of situation could happen?

Yes, situations like this can happen. They are illegal and unethical. The
professor is entrusted to educate and support their students, not exploit them.

2. Did she give her informed consent?

No, since this situation was insisted by the professor.

3. What kind of power does the professor have?

The professor holds power over the student, factors like their grades, social
influence, and has the grasp of their scholarship/academic success.

4. What kind of power does the student have?

The student has the power to make decisions, like declining the professor’s
inappropriate proposition. The student also have legal power and ability to report

5. How does power relate to choice in this example?

The student has agencies and has the rights to oppose the professor’s
unethical behavior. However, there is a negative consequence that will influence the
relationship between the professor and the student.