What did the Equal Employment Act of 1972 aim to address?

The Equal Employment Act of 1972 aimed to strengthen and expand the protections against discrimination in employment that were first established by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The law specifically sought to address various forms of discrimination, including racial discrimination in hiring, discriminatory pay practices, and the effects of past discrimination on marginalized groups.

By encompassing all these areas, the Act aimed to create a more equitable workplace environment. It provided individuals with greater ability to seek remedies for employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and even disability, thus addressing the comprehensive nature of discrimination issues that affected many workers. This focus on multiple aspects of discrimination reflects the broader commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds.