In 1964 Congress passed the Civil Rights Act (of 1964). Since that time I believe this has been expanded to include other areas and circumstances. In the initial Civil Rights Act however, the discrimination of others was not permitted when it came to a person's sex and race. This would allow for equal treatment or consideration in hiring, firing, or promotion with regard to employment. The final wording of the bill noted it would be illegal if an employer did, "fail or refuse to hire or to discharge any individual, or otherwise to discriminate against any individual with respect to his compensation, terms, conditions or privileges or employment, because of such individual's race, color, religion, sex, or national origin." Despite this, sex would be a consideration depending on what job was in question.
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