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What did the McDonnell-Douglas Corp. v. Green case establish?
  1. Adverse treatment
  2. Disparate treatment
  3. Unfair labor practices
  4. That companies could not discriminate against women based upon childbearing status
Explanation
Answer: B - The McDonnell-Douglas Corp. v. Green case established disparate treatment.

Key Takeaway: McDonnell-Douglas Corp v. Green was a United States Supreme Court case that established disparate treatment and led to the amendment of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Under Title VII, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is responsible to investigate possible claims of discrimination based upon race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
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