Joseph,an African American,works on the Assembly Line at Red Globe

question 25

Multiple Choice

Joseph,an African American,works on the assembly line at Red Globe Appliances.While working,he talks in detail about his intimate sexual escapades at a local gay bar.The other employees complain to the supervisor,and Joseph is asked not to discuss his personal life at work.Joseph continues to recount stories of his sexual triumphs,and he is terminated.In this scenario,Joseph has a:

• A) gender discrimination claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 because he was terminated on the grounds of his sexual orientation.
• B) discrimination claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 if he can show that heterosexuals discussed their sex life at work and were not terminated.
• C) race discrimination claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 if he can show that white gay men engaged in the same or similar conduct and were not terminated.
• D) discrimination claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 based on the bona fide occupational qualification defense.

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