In regard to the mental and physical suitability of women to perform correctional work, the Supreme Court finds that ______.

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The Supreme Court has recognized that women can be excluded from certain positions in male correctional facilities if there is a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) that is essential to the position and that women cannot fulfill. This acknowledges that while gender alone is not a valid reason for exclusion, there may be specific, narrowly defined circumstances where gender could be considered a legitimate qualification for a job.

In Regard to the Mental and Physical Suitability of Women