Gender discrimination affects women's economic opportunities from "summary" of The Economics of Poverty and Discrimination by Bradley R. Schiller
Gender discrimination perpetuates a cycle of inequality that hinders women from fully participating in the economy. When women are denied equal access to education, employment, and promotion opportunities, their economic potential is stunted. As a result, women are often relegated to lower-paying jobs with fewer benefits and less job security than their male counterparts. This discrimination not only affects individual women but also has broader implications for society as a whole. When women are not able to reach their full economic potential, the overall economy suffers. By limiting women's opportunities for advancement, society is essentially wasting valuable human capital that could contribute significantly to economic growth. Furthermore, gender discrimination also leads to a lack of diversity in the workforce, which can hinder creativity and innovation. When women are excluded from decision-making roles an...
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