Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. Title VII prohibits employers from discriminating against applicants, employees, and former employees based on certain protected characteristics.Vinson that workplace harassment can constitute unlawful discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII). Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In addition, domestic workers are now also protected from harassment on all bases. A list of all protected classes can be found in the adjoining section. Racial harassment and discrimination was recognized as illegal under Title VII of the Civil. Rights Act of 1964 in 1971 (Thomas, 2016). Title VII prohibits federal agencies from discriminating against employees or applicants for employment because of their religious beliefs. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on sex.