Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination on the basis of ______ and is illegal under federal and state law.

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Sexual harassment is illegal on the basis of sex, as it involves unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. It is a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other federal and state laws. While discrimination based on race, national origin, or religion may also be illegal under these laws, sexual harassment specifically refers to discrimination based on sex.

Sexual Harassment Is a Form of Discrimination on the Basis