A competent female lawyer is passed over for a promotion that is given to an underperforming male.She notices that most of the law firm's senior partners are male,despite the fact that 30 percent of the firm's lawyers are women.What term do sociologists use to describe this circumstance?

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Vertical segregation refers to the underrepresentation of women and minorities in higher level positions within an organization. This scenario describes a qualified woman being passed over for promotion in favor of an underperforming man, which suggests that there may be vertical segregation at play in the law firm.

A Competent Female Lawyer Is Passed Over for a Promotion