Harold, a downtown theatre director, will only consider females for an actress role in a new production. Under Title VII and other anti-discrimination laws, which of these is true?

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Bona fide occupational qualifications (BFOQ) allow for gender to be a consideration in casting roles for performances, as it can be essential to the authenticity or essence of the specific job (in this case, a role in a theatre production). This is an exception to the general prohibition against discrimination based on sex under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Harold, a Downtown Theatre Director, Will Only Consider Females for an Actress