Asked by Matthew Fasic on Jun 20, 2024

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In EEOC v.Abercrombie & Fitch Stores,Inc.(2015) ,the Supreme Court ruled that

A) the Ten Commandments cannot be displayed at a privately owned retail store.
B) Title VII of the U.S.Code prevents retail stores from refusing to hire Muslim women who wear head scarves in violation of company dress policies.
C) Title VII of the U.S.Code allows retail stores to refuse hiring Muslim women who wear head scarves in violation of company dress policies.
D) Native Americans cannot be fired from their jobs at privately owned companies for smoking peyote during religious ceremonies.

EEOC v. Abercrombie

A landmark Supreme Court case where it was decided that employers cannot make hiring decisions based on religious practices unless they pose a direct hardship to the business.

Title VII

Part of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in the United States.

Muslim Women

Muslim women are female adherents of Islam, a major world religion, and their identities and experiences are shaped by the cultural, religious, and social contexts of Muslim-majority countries and communities around the world.

  • Familiarize oneself with the primary aspects and details enshrined in the First Amendment.
  • Determine and explicate major Supreme Court rulings pertaining to the right of religious expression.
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Praveeen RajinikanthJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The Supreme Court ruled that Title VII of the U.S.Code prevents retail stores from refusing to hire Muslim women who wear head scarves in violation of company dress policies. This was the central issue in the EEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, Inc. case.