Laura,a lesbian,is employed by Ohio Construction as a welder.Laura's co-workers did not know that she is a lesbian.She was frequently subjected to verbal abuse by her male co-workers who think that welding is a man's job.Laura is called inappropriate names,and is exposed to nude pictures of women on the walls.When she complains to her supervisor,she is told to ignore such behavior and focus on her work instead.Laura eventually quits her job.Which of the following holds true in this scenario?

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Laura,a lesbian,is employed by Ohio Construction as a welder.Laura's co-workers did not know that she is a lesbian.She was frequently subjected to verbal abuse by her male co-workers who think that welding is a man's job.Laura is called inappropriate names,and is exposed to nude pictures of women on the walls.When she complains to her supervisor,she is told to ignore such behavior and focus on her work instead.Laura eventually quits her job.Which of the following holds true in this scenario?

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Laura has a claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 because she was subjected to sexual harassment. Sexual harassment in the form of a hostile work environment constitutes sex discrimination. Sexual harassment is actionable under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to the extent it occurs "because of" an employee's gender. Title VII permits employees claiming discrimination based on failing to fit a certain gender-based stereotype (usually effeminate men) to bring a claim based on gender stereotyping.

Laura,a Lesbian,is Employed by Ohio Construction as a Welder