What was the goal of the Alaska Anti-Discrimination Act?

• A. To prohibit discrimination based on race
• B. To promote civil rights for all residents
• C. To prohibit discrimination based on gender
• D. To regulate hiring practices

Answer: (C)

The key idea is protecting people from being treated unfairly because of their sex. The Alaska Anti-Discrimination Act was aimed at eliminating bias based on gender, ensuring equal opportunities in areas like employment, housing, and access to public accommodations. This focus reflects efforts in Alaska to advance women’s rights by removing barriers tied to being a man or a woman. It isn’t about banning discrimination based on race (a broader civil-rights goal) or about laying out general hiring procedures; it targets the unfair decisions that treat someone differently simply because of their gender.