Protection against sexual discrimination and sexual harassment under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a historical accident.

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The inclusion of sex as a protected category under Title VII was initially proposed as an amendment by Representative Howard W. Smith, a move many believe was intended to sabotage the bill's passage. However, the amendment passed, unexpectedly making sex discrimination illegal alongside racial discrimination.

Protection Against Sexual Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Under Title VII