Question

In 1961, NASA began admitting women into its astronaut training program. They performed well in the training but none of them ever served as astronauts because NASA changed its rules to require jet fighter experience for astronauts. Since women were not eligible to fly jet fighters, they could not qualify for space duty.

Required:
Would these women have had a claim under Title VII?

Answer 1

Yes, they could make a claim due to disparate impact.

Step-by-step explanation:

NASA wasn't barring females candidates directly since they were allowed into the selection process, but by requesting something that no woman could do, they were indirectly prohibiting them from becoming astronauts.