Newton's fire department had a minimum height and weight requirement for its firefighters.These requirements disqualified approximately 80 percent of all women,but only 5 percent of all men.Jane,a female who has wanted to be a firefighter all of her life,applied for a position on the Newton fire department but was not hired because she did not meet the minimum height and weight requirements.Jane sues the department for discrimination.Explain whether or not Jane has a valid claim under the antidiscrimination laws.

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The Answer of Newton's fire department had a minimum height and weight requirement for its firefighters.These requirements disqualified approximately 80 percent of all women,but only 5 percent of all men.Jane,a female who has wanted to be a firefighter all of her life,applied for a position on the Newton fire department but was not hired because she did not meet the minimum height and weight requirements.Jane sues the department for discrimination.Explain whether or not Jane has a valid claim under the antidiscrimination laws.

Newton's Fire Department Had a Minimum Height and Weight Requirement