Janet worked at a local pub and was the only female bartender.Her manager told her to ask one of her male co-workers to change the kegs of beer when necessary,as they were "too heavy for a women to lift." Which form of discrimination best characterizes this situation?
A) sizeism
B) sexism
C) ableism
D) racism

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This situation reflects discrimination based on gender. Janet's manager assumes that she is not capable of lifting the kegs due to her gender, despite her being a trained bartender. This stereotype reinforces the idea that women are weak and incapable of performing physical tasks traditionally associated with men, which is an example of sexism.

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