James Is a Waiter at Buzzy's Deli

question 5

Multiple Choice

James is a waiter at Buzzy's Deli. He is also studying fashion design at the local technical college. The other waiters ridicule James' chosen field of study and call him a punk, saying, "Real men don't use sewing machines." They pulled his shirt off and laughed at the lack of hair on his chest. This type of verbal and physical abuse takes place on a regular basis.

• A) James does not have a claim for discrimination under Title VII.
• B) James does have a claim for same-gender discrimination under Title VII.
• C) James cannot file a claim for same-gender discrimination because he is still employed by Buzzy's Deli.
• D) None of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Cooperative Group

is a group of individuals who work together to achieve common goals or complete tasks.

Competitive Group

A group structured around achieving objectives in a manner that involves rivalry or competition among its members.

Withholder

An individual who deliberately chooses not to share information, emotions, or resources, often leading to communication barriers or relationship issues.

Eager Beaver

An extremely enthusiastic and hardworking person, often one who takes on more tasks or responsibilities voluntarily.