Question

(T/F)The Unequal Burdens theory states that sex discrimination occurs in violation of Title VII when an employer imposes unreasonably unequal burdens on males and females in similar positions, such as when an employer disciplines female employees based on their weight but does not discipline similarly-situated male employees based on their weight.

Answer 1

The statement about the Unequal Burdens theory is true, reflecting that gender discrimination in violation of Title VII can take many forms, such as disciplining female but not male employees similarly situated.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that the Unequal Burdens theory states that sex discrimination occurs in violation of Title VII when an employer imposes unreasonably unequal burdens on males and females in similar positions is true. Discrimination based on gender in the labor market can manifest in various forms, such as when employers pay women less than men despite having comparable levels of education, experience, and expertise, or when discipline is applied unevenly based on characteristics like weight, which is cited in the question.

To legally challenge such discrimination, the burden of proof is on the government to show that any unequal treatment is "substantially related to an important governmental objective" under the intermediate scrutiny standard established by the Supreme Court.