The Following Sentence Was Printed in the Advertisement of a Job

question 5

Multiple Choice

The following sentence was printed in the advertisement of a job vacancy, "Only men under the age of 45 may apply for the job because it entails strenuous physical work for long hours." Which of the following does this statement exemplify?

• A) affirmative action
• B) bona fide occupational qualification
• C) sexual discrimination
• D) age discrimination
• E) comparable worth

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