Examples Of Sexism In The Workplace

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Sexism is everywhere, and women are ones treated differently in workplace, on the bus, and on the streets. It became normal for many younger women to accept and not defend themselves from the harassments and domination from men that they experience every day. Therefore, men have privilege to act or behave differently with women. For instance, our society set a definition of women is weak.. Even after accomplishment of successful education; women are treated unfair in the work place. In contrast, men are ones who get respect from the society for their intelligence and position in the workplace.
Example of sexism is mainstream, is as I was watching “2 Broke GirlsS1 Ep5And the '90s Horse Party” TV episode from “TBS” channel, I noticed sexism

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