True or False: Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 declared sexual harassment illegal.

Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 primarily addresses discrimination related to housing, making it separate from Title VII, which deals specifically with employment discrimination, including sexual harassment. The correct understanding is that sexual harassment became recognized as a form of sex discrimination under Title VII, but Title VIII does not specifically declare sexual harassment illegal. This distinction is crucial, as it highlights how different titles within the Civil Rights Act cover various aspects of discrimination and civil rights protections.

Options suggesting that sexual harassment is only illegal in specific contexts, such as federal employment or educational settings, also misunderstand the broader application of Title VII, which encompasses various employment situations. However, Title VIII does not provide the legal basis for sexual harassment claims, solidifying the choice that Title VIII itself does not declare sexual harassment illegal.