Following sentence was printed in the advertisement of a job vacancy, "Only men under the age of 45 may apply for the job because it entails strenuous physical work for long hours." Which of the following does this statement exemplify?
A) Affirmative action
B) Bona fide occupational qualification
C) Sexual discrimination
D) Age discrimination
E) Comparable worth

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The statement exemplifies a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ), which allows for hiring based on specific characteristics (like age or gender) if they are reasonably necessary to the normal operation of a particular business.

Following Sentence Was Printed in the Advertisement of a Job