Groups of individuals who have been the target of discrimination in the past and are protected against discrimination by federal laws are known as

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The term "protected classes" refers to groups of individuals who have historically faced discrimination and are protected against discrimination under federal laws, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. These laws prohibit discrimination based on characteristics such as race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, and disability.

Groups of Individuals Who Have Been the Target of Discrimination