Tess was in a relationship with someone her own age. her partner pressured her into having sex. she said she didn't want to have intercourse but was told that she would be dumped and embarrassed if she didn't give in. which term best describes this situation?
a. stalking
b. sexual abuse
c. sexual coercion
d. sexual harrassment

Option (C)

Explanation:

Sexual coercion refers to the unwanted sexual activity that takes place when a person is forced, pressurized, threatened, or tricked in a non-physical manner. It is a crime and if a person found to be committing this crime then he/she will be punished by imposing a fine and/or will be put behind the bar for about three years.

In the given case, Tess was being sexually coerced by her partner.

Thus, the correct answer is option (C).