Chapter 5 Flashcards
1
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Glass Ceiling
A
A metaphor alluding to the invisible barriers that prevent minorities and women from being promoted to top corporate positions
2
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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
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Prohibits discrimination based on relation (as well as based on race/ethnicity, country of origin, and sex)
3
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Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ)
A
Suitable defense against a discrimination charge only where age, religion, sex, or national origin is an actual qualification for performing the job
4
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Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment
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Asking for or forcing an employee to perform sexual favors in exchange for receiving some reward or avoiding negative consequences
