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gender inequality
/dʒˈɛndɚɹ ɪniːkwˈɑːlɪɾi/
/dʒˈɛndəɹ ɪniːkwˈɒlɪti/
Gender inequality
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the unfair treatment of people based on their gender, where one gender, usually women, has fewer rights, opportunities, or resources than the other
Examples
Gender inequality often leads to women being paid less than men for the same job.
The fight against gender inequality focuses on giving women equal rights.
