Lindsey owned a local construction company in her community. She did very well with her business and always turned a yearly profit. Lindsey's mother got ill and needed her only daughter to come help with medical issues. Since Lindsey's mother lived in another state, she shut down the business and temporarily relocated. Once Lindsey's mother was feeling better, but not ready to let her daughter go home, the former business owner attempted to get a job. She applied for several construction work positions, but was turned down for each one. Finally, after an interview, she questioned another applicant. This individual was a male fresh out of high school with no construction experience at all. The young man got the job to the surprise of Lindsey. What is this an example of?

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The discrimination of women means any distinction, restriction, or exclusion made on the basis of sex with the purpose of impairing recognition of women on a basis of equality for human rights. Women should have the same fundamental freedoms as men in the economic, political, social, civil, or cultural fields.

Lindsey Owned a Local Construction Company in Her Community