Asked by LaNeigh Jones on May 13, 2024
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John Smith was assaulted on the loading dock by a coworker, Jim Jones, at the Acme Widget Company. The attack was unprovoked by Smith. After the physical assault, there was an angry verbal exchange between the parties. The incident ended when Jones yelled that Smith was a "sissy" and "everybody knows you're queer as a three dollar bill." Which of the following statements best describes the outcome of the harassment lawsuit filed by Smith under The Civil Right Act of 1964?
I. Sex discrimination is prohibited by the Civil Right Act of 1964.
II. Sexual orientation discrimination is prohibited by the Civil Right Act of 1964.
III. All states have laws barring sexual orientation discrimination.
IV. Sexual orientation discrimination is not explicitly prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
A) I only
B) II and III
C) III and IV
D) I and IV
Civil Right Act of 1964
A landmark civil rights law in the United States that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, particularly in voter registration and employment.
Sexual orientation discrimination
Unfair treatment or prejudice against individuals based on their sexual orientation, violating the principle of equality.
Harassment lawsuit
Legal action initiated because of unwelcome and discriminatory conduct in the workplace or other environments, leading to a hostile setting.
- Understand the nuances of sexual orientation discrimination under The Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the nuances of sexual orientation discrimination under The Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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