Which of the following minority groups is not covered by the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
A)Black workers
B)Female workers
C)Older workers
D)Jewish workers
E)None of the above - all of these groups are covered

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The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Age discrimination was not added as a protected category until the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, so older workers were not covered by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. However, it is important to note that the same act was amended in 1972 to prohibit sex discrimination against employees of educational institutions that receive federal funds.

Which of the Following Minority Groups Is Not Covered by the Civil