Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. The Civil Rights Division enforces state and federal laws.It banned discriminatory practices in employment and ended segregation in public places such as swimming pools, libraries, and public schools. In addition to the protections of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, prohibits employment. Title VII prohibits discrimination because of participation in schools or places of worship associated with a particular racial, ethnic, or religious group. An Act To amend Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit sex discrimination on the basis of pregnancy. Title VII's value resides in its ability to ensure equitable treatment in the workplace. It prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits terminations based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.