The __________ of 1964 prohibits pay discrimination based solely on gender considerations.
A) Civil Rights Act
B) Gender Disparity Act
C) Equal Pay Act
D) Fair Wages Act
E) none of the above

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The Equal Pay Act of 1963 prohibits pay discrimination based solely on gender considerations, ensuring that men and women are paid equally for performing equal work. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 also prohibits various forms of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. However, the specific prohibition on pay discrimination based on gender is found in the Equal Pay Act. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Options A, B, D, and E are all incorrect.

The __________ of 1964 Prohibits Pay Discrimination Based Solely on Gender