jul 2, 1964 - Title VII of the Civil Rights Act

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•Cause: Persistent discrimination in employment based on race, religion, and gender prompted the need for federal protection.
•Event: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibited employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
•Importance:
1.It provided women legal recourse against workplace discrimination.
2.Helped to lay the groundwork for the fight against sexual harassment.
3.Empowered the EEOC to enforce anti-discrimination laws.
4.Played a critical role in dismantling institutional barriers for women in the workplace.
5.Became a cornerstone in the legal fight for equal employment opportunities for women.

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