James and Cameron applied for the position of an assistant professor at Luthans University.Though Cameron had more experience and was better qualified, her job application was rejected by the University Board.The Board felt that as a woman, Cameron would not be able to maintain discipline in her class since most of the students were male.James' job application was considered and he was later hired.In this case, the University Board:

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The University Board violated the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act by discriminating against Cameron based on her gender. The fact that the Board believed that Cameron could not maintain discipline in her class because of her gender is a clear example of sex discrimination. Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on sex or gender. The Board cannot use sex as a factor in their hiring decisions unless they can demonstrate a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) exception, which they did not do in this case.

James and Cameron Applied for the Position of an Assistant