There is no formal definition of "race." Under Title VII, one may declare any race of one's choosing.

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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. While there is no single, universally accepted definition of "race," the concept of self-identification does not mean one can declare any race of one's choosing without regard to social, legal, and historical contexts. The enforcement agencies and courts consider various factors, including how an individual is perceived by others and self-identification, but within the framework of existing racial categories and understandings.

There Is No Formal Definition of "Race