Rasheed,a black man with a bachelor's degree in physical education,applies for a job at a gym along with a white friend who has the same qualifications.Although his friend gets an interview call from the gym,Rasheed does not receive any interview calls.Suspecting that his application was rejected due to his first name,Rasheed submits an identical résumé to the same gym but changes his first name on the résumé.Consequently,he is invited for an interview.In this scenario,Rasheed was likely a victim of:
A) disparate impact because of his association with someone of a particular race.
B) discrimination based on the perception of his race.
C) constructive discharge under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
D) reverse discrimination under 42 U.S.C. section 1983.

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Rasheed has been a victim of discrimination based on the perception of his race. Discrimination based on perception refers to employment discrimination against an individual based on a belief that the individual is a member of a particular racial group, regardless of how the individual identifies himself. Discrimination against an individual based on a perception of his or her race violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 even if that perception is wrong.

Rasheed,a Black Man with a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education,applies