The recruiter for West Photo Supply is scanning a résumé. The individual, a woman, is highly qualified for the position that West Photo has open. The position requires two weeks of travel per month. The résumé has a section headed "Hobbies and Activities." Here, the individual lists membership in a club called "Parents of Multiples," an organization for parents who have twins and other multiple-birth children. Which of the following statements outlines an appropriate legal perspective for the recruiter?

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The recruiter cannot legally use information about an applicant's membership in a club for parents of multiples in the selection process. This information is not relevant to the job in question and could lead to the perception of discrimination against women, who are more likely to have multiple-birth children. Additionally, under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, such information could be construed as indicative of the applicant's gender, which could lead to unlawful discrimination. Therefore, the best legal perspective for the recruiter in this situation is to exclude the "Hobbies and Activities" section from consideration in making a selection decision.

The Recruiter for West Photo Supply Is Scanning a Résumé