Title VII and its Impact in the Workplace

Title VII and it Impact in the Workplace
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act plays a pivotal role in defining the employment practices found in today's work environment. The law enacted in 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, or national origin. Since its inception, Title VII has sparked an increase in anti-discrimination laws designed to "promote fairness, equality, and opportunity within the workplace" (Bennett-Alexander & Hartman, 2003, p. 5). With the 40th anniversary of this single most important piece of legislation upon us, we will…