Asked by Riski Putro on May 20, 2024
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When Bill Gates said,"Well,let's hire two women because we can pay them half as much as we will have to pay a man,and we can give them all this other 'crap' work to do because they are women",he was engaging in:
A) gender discrimination
B) gender ideology
C) gender roles
D) sex and gender
E) none of these choices
Gender Discrimination
Unfair treatment or prejudice against individuals based on their gender, resulting in disparities in opportunities, resources, and treatment.
Gender Ideology
Sets of beliefs or values regarding the roles, qualities, and behaviors that are considered desirable or appropriate for men and women in a society.
Gender Roles
The behaviors, attitudes, and expectations deemed culturally appropriate for individuals based on their perceived sex, often reinforcing stereotypes.
- Discern the progress in legal and social domains aimed at mitigating gender discrimination in the United States.
- Expose the systemic gender discrimination in workplaces and its manifestations.
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Manuela MartinezMay 23, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Bill Gates' statement reflects gender discrimination as he displays bias and prejudice against women based on their gender and denies them equal opportunities and fair treatment. His statement also perpetuates the stereotype that women are only capable of doing low-level work and are not as competent as men.
Learning Objectives
- Discern the progress in legal and social domains aimed at mitigating gender discrimination in the United States.
- Expose the systemic gender discrimination in workplaces and its manifestations.