Ethics & California LawQuestion 336 of 484

Under California's CROWN Act (amending the definition of "race" in the Government Code's anti-discrimination statutes), discrimination because of "race" expressly includes:

a.Only skin color
b.Only national origin
c.Eye color and height
d.Traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locs and twists

Explanation

The CROWN Act amended the Government Code's definition of "race" to include traits historically associated with race, specifically hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locs and twists. Salons and employers must not refuse service or jobs because of these protected traits.

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