2.4 Gender Discrimination

Question 1

Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA)

Answer 1

In 1978- The PDA prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Question 2

True or False: Title VII specifically prohibits any form of harassment.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

To be considered sexual harassment of gender discrimination, the harassment must involve at the very least:

Answer 3

Harassment directed at an employee because of gender

Question 4

Under the 1978 Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) of Title VII, employers must

Answer 4

Treat women who are pregnant in the same manner as others with similar ability or inability to work

Question 5

True or False: The word “sex” was only inserted into the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 right before the passage of it.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

True or False: Stereotyping how men or women should act is not included in gender discrimination.

Answer 6

False