The Case Of Victoria's Secret For Gender Discrimination

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In 1996, Denise Katzman whom lived in New York filed a lawsuit against Victoria's Secret for gender discrimination based on an allegation that there was a price discrimination on the promotion coupon of the Victoria’s Secret catalog. At an order of $75, Ms Katzman was given the discount of $10 whereas her male friend was offered the discount of $25.

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