Women applying for a job at a construction firm notice that the employer pays little attention to their applications and seems hesitant to set up interviews with them.This is an example of which of the following?

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Occupational segregation by gender refers to the phenomenon where certain jobs or industries are dominated by one gender, leading to gender-based discrimination in hiring and promotion practices. In this scenario, the construction industry might be seen as a traditionally male-dominated field, leading to discrimination against female applicants.

Women Applying for a Job at a Construction Firm Notice