Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. B. Hostile Work Environment.A) Discriminatory practices prohibited; employees or applicants for employment subject to coverage. Amy Travis has asserted sex discrimination and hostile work environment claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Emphasis in federal and state statutory claims of discrimination, harassment and retaliation arising under Title. Travis did not raise a claim of retaliation until she filed her Amended Complaint. "'Race' and 'sex' are general terms that, in everyday usage, require modi-. Violation of Travis's constitutional rights. Travis did not raise a claim of retaliation until she filed her Amended Complaint. Employment, payment of wages or provision of benefits, Title VII of the.