Gender Discrimination
/ˈdʒɛndər dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Unfair or unequal treatment of a person based on their gender, often prohibited by anti-discrimination laws in employment, education, and other areas.
The employee filed a complaint alleging gender discrimination in promotion decisions.
Forms
- gender discrimination
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Commentary
Gender discrimination often requires distinguishing from sex discrimination in legal texts, though the terms overlap; precise drafting should specify protected classes and contexts.
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