The purposes of this Act are-- (1) to provide appropriate remedies for intentional discrimination and unlawful harassment in the workplace; Civil Rights Act of 1991.TITLE I - FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS REMEDIES. Title VII forbids discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, with some limited exceptions. Allows compensatory and punitive damages for intentional employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability. A) Discriminatory practices prohibited; employees or applicants for employment subject to coverage. The purposes of this Act are- (1) to provide appropriate remedies for intentional discriminationand unlawful harassment in the workplace; The Civil Rights Act of 1991 allows for Title VII discrimination claims to go before a jury. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects employees and job applicants from discriminatory practices. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act became law 60 years ago, on July 2, 1964.