Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. Numbering of Title VII Instructions. 2.5.0 Title VII Introductory Instruction. 3. Vinson that workplace harassment can constitute unlawful discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII). Sex" applies to discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons. Without some exemption, title VII's proscription on religious discrimination in employment would clearly infringe on the free exercise of religion. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2000a of this title and Tables. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW 603-26 (3d ed. Act)' in an effort to eradicate specified categories of discrimination. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 19641 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.