The Wynn Oil Company, which conducted an enormous amount of business with Latin American companies, argued that being male was a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) for the position of sales executive.
Wynn contended that because of certain Latin American customs, the hiring of a female sales executive would have a serious detrimental effect on the company's business. The contention was challenged in federal court. Will Wynn's argument succeed? Explain.
Fernandez v. Wynn Oil Co., 653 F.2d 1273 (9th Cir.)