Dora is in charge of the third-shift cashiers at a 24-hr 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 she is not physically capable of lifting and throwing stock around simply because she is a woman. This is a common stereotype that women face in male-dominated industries, and it is preventing Dora from advancing in her career.

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