Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. A) Discriminatory practices prohibited; employees or applicants for employment subject to coverage.Title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.. §§ 2000a et seq.) prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin in. With respect to employment, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§. In 1972, Congress passed the Equal Employment Opportunity Act. The Act amended Title VII and gave EEOC authority to initiate its own enforcement litigation. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. 1970). 35. "Pattern or practice" cases are generic actions arising under. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.