Sexual Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation Sexual Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects against discrimination based on a person's sex. Sex as ruled by the Supreme Court also includes a person's sexual affiliation and orientation. As cited in the case of Price Waterhouse v. Hopkins which states "holding that harassment directed at a person because that person does not conform to traditional sex stereotypes is covered by …showed first 75 words of 801 total…

…showed last 75 words of 801 total…safer approach is to base employment decisions on the person's qualifications and fitness for the job, rather than on questionably relevant characteristics about their personal life. Those who are terminated or not hired solely on the basis of affinity orientation have no claim for relief under this law. (ELB p 257). References Bennett-Alexander, D.D., & Hartman, L.P. (2001). Employment Law for Business (3rd ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill, 239, 243, and 257 EEOC (2004, January) Sexual Harassment. Retrieved January 12, 2004, from