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History Topic 2 Definitions
Question | Answer |
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Feminism | Advocacy of women's rights on the grounds of political, social and economic equality to men |
Affirmative Action | A government policy requiring employers to encourage disadvantaged groups particularly women to gain employment/promotion |
Sexism | Prejudice, stereotyping or discrimination typically against women on the basis of sex |
Glass ceiling | An unofficial acknowledged barrier to advancement in a profession which especially affects females unable to obtain high executive roles |
Sticky floors | Limiting factors which women struggle to overcome in their desire of employment advancement |
Equal Pay | The sameness of pay across groups based on the work they perform, generally used to push for more pay for women |