Despite significant progress in gender equality, women remain underrepresented in leadership positions across various industries. This disparity is not merely a result of personal choices or differing qualifications but is deeply rooted in systemic gender discrimination that creates significant barriers to women’s advancement. This discrimination can manifest in various forms,
There are situations in which a person affected by gender discrimination or similar forms of illegal conduct is reluctant to come forward and pursue a claim because he or she fears retaliation from an employer (or former employer). For instance, what happens if a wrongfully terminated employee files a discrimination lawsuit, only
Gender discrimination in the workplace often takes the form of implicit or explicit bias on the part of male managers toward female employees. For example, a manager may enforce different standards of conduct for male and female employees, affording greater latitude to the former. Or the manager may simply favor male
Transgender individuals continue to face discrimination and hostility from many parts of our society. In addition to bullying and harassment, transgender persons must also overcome significant obstacles in order to obtain proper health care. As an ongoing employment discrimination dispute from upstate New York illustrates, these issues raise important questions regarding basic
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