Opponents of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 inserted the prohibition against _____ in employment in hopes of preventing its passage,thinking that such discrimination was acceptable and that many others agreed with them.

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Opponents of the bill that went on to be passed as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 inserted the prohibition against sex discrimination in hopes of preventing its passage. Obviously, these legislators believed that sex discrimination in employment was acceptable and that many others agreed with them.

Opponents of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Inserted the Prohibition