Salon Chic has a policy that it will only hire women to work in the salon as nail technicians. John is qualified for the position and applies for a job as a nail technician. However, John is denied employment by Salon Chic because he is male. If John decides to sue Salon Chic,

a$.$ Should John bring a disparate treatment claim or disparate impact claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act? Describe the claim you selected and explain why you chose it$.$

b$.$ Assume John has established a prima facie case of discrimination. What does Salon Chic have to prove next? $($look to the burden shifting process to answer this question$)$

c$.$ What defenses are available to Salon Chic?

d$.$ Who do you think will win and why?