Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The

Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 prohibited discrimination on the basis of age against
individuals who are 40 years of age or older. The Civil Rights Act of 1991 provides monetary damages in cases

of intentional employment discrimination. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 was aimed at

prohibiting discrimination against people in the workplace who are planning pregnancy, are pregnant, or are

returning after pregnancy. Passing a law, however, is only part of the answer, since discrimination by

prejudiced employers may be less important than broader social patterns and systems.

The 1964 Civil Rights Act created an important government organization, the Equal Employment Opportunity

Commission, to investigate employment discrimination and protect workers who filed complaints against
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