Under Title VII, which characteristic is protected against employment discrimination?

Under Title VII, which characteristic is protected against employment discrimination?

• A. Gender identity
• B. National origin
• C. Disability
• D. Age

Answer: (B)

Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Among the given options, national origin fits squarely under what Title VII protects. The other characteristics are protected by different laws: age is barred by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, disability by the Americans with Disabilities Act (and Rehabilitation Act), and gender identity is not one of the core Title VII categories even though sex discrimination can be interpreted to cover aspects of gender, depending on the context. Therefore, national origin is the correct choice.

Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Among the given options, national origin fits squarely under what Title VII protects. The other characteristics are protected by different laws: age is barred by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, disability by the Americans with Disabilities Act (and Rehabilitation Act), and gender identity is not one of the core Title VII categories even though sex discrimination can be interpreted to cover aspects of gender, depending on the context. Therefore, national origin is the correct choice.