Sexual Discrimination In The Workplace

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Men and women were created equally, why don’t they get treated equally? Since the beginning of time sexual discrimination has been around. It’s possible to find this discrimination anywhere whether it be in the workplace, at home, in school, or in politics. Views on domestic violence in the home have changed but aren’t where they should be yet. Most law enforcement is still a little slow to react to cases that have to do with domestic violence. Money also is a key player in sexual discrimination towards women. Discrimination in the school for women and girls starts at the kindergarten level and goes all the way through college. Take a look at the amount of male politicians compared to female politicians, the number might be an unpleasant surprise.

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