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.Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII). Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as codified, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000e to 2000e-17 (race, color, gender, religion, national origin). It banned discriminatory practices in employment and ended segregation in public places such as swimming pools, libraries, and public schools. A) Discriminatory practices prohibited; employees or applicants for employment subject to coverage. It was noted in the Congressional Record that applause broke out in the Senate galleries. Developments in the Law Employment Discrimination and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 84 Harv.L.Rev. This position is open only to Colorado state residents.