Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. Title VII forbids discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, with some limited exceptions.One section of the Act, referred to as Title VII, prohibits employment discrimination based on race, sex, color, religion and national origin. A) Discriminatory practices prohibited; employees or applicants for employment subject to coverage. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a federal law that prohibits employment discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C.. 2000e et seq. Many people are surprised to learn that most jobs in the U.S. are considered atwill employment. Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act applied the prohibition of employment discrimination to employers with fifteen or more employees. In the past several years both the courts and the Congress have become more involved in the black American's struggle for equality.