Gender Inequalities Flashcards
1
Q
What is Sexism?
A
the prejudiced belief that one sex should be valued over another
2
Q
Do Women have minority status?
A
not necessarily, however they do qualify as a minority group because they have less power and fewer privileges than men
3
Q
What is the Glass Ceiling?
A
an invisible barrier that prevents someone from achieving further success due to discrimination. i.e rising to senior positions
4
Q
What is the Glass Escalator?
A
describes the differences in upward advancement that men and women face in a workplace. Many hidden advantages that men experience as opposed to women.
5
Q
Describe the Gender Wage Gap
A
the overall income difference between men and women in a workplace
