A particular woman is denied on-the-job training because women on average are more likely to drop out of the workforce than men. This illustrates

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This is an example of statistical discrimination, where decisions about individuals are made based on statistical averages of the group they belong to, rather than their individual merits or abilities. In this case, the woman is denied training based on average behavior of women, not her personal commitment or ability.

A Particular Woman Is Denied On-The-Job Training Because Women on Average