Tiffany,a Light-Complexioned African-American,is the Manager of the Cosmetics Department at a Large

question 13

Multiple Choice

Tiffany,a light-complexioned African-American,is the manager of the cosmetics department at a large retail store.She does not promote Monica,a brown-complexioned African-American who is eligible for the promotion,because she believes that customers prefer lighter-skinned cosmetic consultants.Thus,Monica:

• A) does not have a color discrimination claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 because Tiffany was only trying to improve the sales of the retail store.
• B) has a discrimination claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 because color discrimination can occur between members of the same race.
• C) does not have a color discrimination claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 because Tiffany did not show any pervasive racial discrimination against Monica.
• D) has a discrimination claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 because of the bona fide occupational qualification defense.

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