At a local university, there is an opening for the Dean of Students. Of the four final applicants for the job, three are men and one is a woman. After the interviews are conducted, the selection committee (who happens to be made up entirely of men) discusses each applicant. One committee member comments that he "wouldn't want to see an overly emotional person" in charge of their students. This could indicate that ____ is taking place.

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The committee member's comment suggests that they are making assumptions based on gender stereotypes, implying that a woman may be too emotional for the job. This is an example of gender discrimination.

At a Local University, There Is an Opening for the Dean