Although Lucy is well qualified for her job and receives good performance reviews from her supervisor, she has never been offered a promotion. Lucy notices that several male colleagues have been promoted quickly and that nearly all of the managers are male. Lucy's situation is probably an example of

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Lucy's situation illustrates sexism, as her lack of promotion opportunities in favor of male colleagues suggests a bias based on gender. It also constitutes discrimination, which refers to unfair treatment based on personal characteristics, in this case, gender.

Although Lucy Is Well Qualified for Her Job and Receives