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Gender Discrimination: Definition & Prevention

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What is the concept of gender discrimination, and how to prevent it?

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This solution provides a definition of the concept of gender discrimination, and explains how to prevent it.

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Gender discrimination is favoring one gender over another, offering that gender (traditionally men) more employment opportunities, higher wages, and preferential treatment. Any time gender is a factor regarding employment or benefits that is discrimination. Some examples are the "glass ceiling" in ...

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