Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. The Civil Rights Act of 1991 amends both Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866.The purposes of this Act are-- (1) to provide appropriate remedies for intentional discrimination and unlawful harassment in the workplace; No. COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES,. § 1981 contained in the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Pub. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2000a of this title and Tables. The Civil Rights Act of 1991 allows victims of employment discrimination to recover damages. Opportunity Act of 1972, the Pregnancy. 1981 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. 2000e, et seq. Amendments to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Pub.