Based on the principles established in Kern v Dynalectron, be prepared to discuss the following 2 questions:

1. You are asked to consult with a female executive who was denied a promotion in the following circumstances. She was to represent an American cosmetics company in its marketing to the Middle East. She didn't get the promotion. When she asked why she was told that the Middle Eastern buyers would never accept a woman. Does she have a case? Why or why not?

2. You are asked to consult a gay male executive who was denied a promotion in the following circumstances. He was seeking to represent his American fashion company as chief marketing executive for Latin America. He was told that his Latin American buyers were very conservative and would have difficulty doing business with a gay American man. Does he have a case? Why or why not?