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Women in the Workplace and in STEM Positions

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Gender equality

The absence of discrimination, on the basis of a person’s sex, in the allocation of resources or benefits, or in the access to services.

Occupational segregation

The distribution of workers across and within occupations, based upon demographic characteristics, most often gender. Other types of occupational segregation include racial and ethnicity segregation, and sexual orientation segregation. These demographic characteristics often intersect.

Educational attainment

Refers to the highest level of education that a person has successfully completed. Successful completion of a level of education refers to the achievement of the learning objectives of that level, typically validated through the assessment of acquired knowledge, skills, and competencies.

Money that is paid or received for work or services, as by the hour, day, or week.

A broad term to refer to a perspective (and a movement) that recognizes and opposes patriarchy (the male dominance of society) and argues for the rights of women. There is a range of different types of feminists, all of whom have different approaches to the issue.