Dora is in charge of the third-shift cashiers at 24-hour superstore. She has worked there for 5 years and recently found out there is an opportunity to make more money if she can move to the stock room and manage the employees there. Dora goes to her boss, Gary, and asks if she can be considered for the transfer and promotion. Gary tells Dora, "Sorry, we really need someone that can lift and throw stock around, so I'm going to give it to one of our guys." What advancement barrier is Dora facing?

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Dora is facing gender stereotypes as her boss assumes that only a man can do the physical work required in the stock room, even though Dora is interested in the job and has not been tested to see if she is physically capable.

Dora Is in Charge of the Third-Shift Cashiers at 24-Hour