A firm promotes men to higher positions than women despite women performing better at the workplace. This is because the company believes that women need to balance tasks at home and work, which makes it difficult for them to take up positions of increased responsibility. This is an example of ________.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The scenario describes clear gender discrimination (D) based on assumptions and stereotypes regarding women's ability to balance responsibilities at home and work. Reverse discrimination (A) and affirmative action (B) refer to intentional policies to promote underrepresented groups and are not applicable in this scenario. The self-fulfilling prophecy (C) refers to a belief or prediction becoming true because it is acted upon, but this is not the case in this scenario.

A Firm Promotes Men to Higher Positions Than Women Despite