Stephan was employed in the accounting department at UniLor Inc.He underwent sex reassignment surgery,after which he referred to himself as Stephanie.The company terminated Stephanie for being transgender.Which of the following statements is true in this situation?
A) Stephanie has a cause of action to file a gender discrimination claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 because she was fired for changing from male to female.
B) Stephanie does not have a cause of action for gender discrimination because discriminating against transgendered individuals is not considered gender discrimination by courts.
C) Stephanie does not have a cause of action under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for gender discrimination because she did not file the action before she became a woman.
D) Stephanie has a valid cause of action if she uses the bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) defense.
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