What are the five protected classes according to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (CRA-64)?
A) Sex, race, color, age, and disability
B) Sex, race, color, religion, and national origin
C) Sex, religion, age, color, and weight
D) Color, race, religion, age, and disability

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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on an individual's sex, race, color, religion, or national origin. Therefore, B is the correct answer as it lists the protected classes identified by Title VII. A, C, and D are incorrect because they either include a class not protected by Title VII (disability or weight) or exclude a class that is protected by Title VII (religion or national origin).

What Are the Five Protected Classes According to Title VII