An Employer Can Successfully Defend a Charge of Disparate Treatment

question 35

True/False

An employer can successfully defend a charge of disparate treatment discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act by offering a legitimate,non-discriminatory reason for the action taken against the charging party.

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Definitions:

Deviance

Behaviors or actions that violate societal norms and expectations, leading to negative social reactions.

Functional

Serving a practical purpose or capable of operating or functioning, often used in the context of objects designed for specific tasks.

Society

A large group of individuals who live together in a structured community with shared laws, institutions, and values.

Structural Strain Theory

A sociological perspective that views social structures as sources of deviance and societal pressures that push individuals toward criminal behavior.