Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a federal law that prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. It defines sexual harassment as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature that effectively denies someone employment opportunities or creates a hostile work environment. This document provides an overview of sexual harassment terms and definitions related to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.