For married couples working in the same firm, company policies provide a higher number of leaves to the mother than the father in the event of childbirth. This results in lost work opportunities and lesser chances of promotion for the woman. This policy is an example of ________.

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This policy is an example of sex discrimination, where one gender is given preferential treatment over another gender. It is discriminatory towards women, as they are expected to take a larger role in child-rearing, while men are expected to work more. This leads to lost work opportunities and lesser chances of promotion for women.

For Married Couples Working in the Same Firm, Company Policies