Charles Had Gender Reassignment Surgery and Became Charlene,a Female

question 32

Multiple Choice

Charles had gender reassignment surgery and became Charlene,a female.Prior to the operation,he was the night shift security supervisor at an industrial park.When Charlene reported to work after the surgery,her employer reassigned her to the day shift because the conditions at the industrial park seemed to be too dangerous for a woman to work during the night shift.Charlene filed a claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) .Which of the following holds true in this scenario?

• A) Charlene can claim discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 using the bona fide occupational qualification defense.
• B) Charlene can claim gender discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 because it includes gender identity as part of gender discrimination.
• C) Charlene's claim will be invalid because gender reassignment surgery is prohibited under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
• D) Charlene's claim will be invalid because only discrimination based on sexual orientation is covered under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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Definitions:

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Lithotomy Position

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Oxytocin

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