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gender gap
gender gapn. A disproportionate difference, as in attitudes and voting preferences, between the sexes.gen′der gap`
n. the difference between women and men in regard to social, political, economic, or other attainments or attitudes, or the problem perceived to exist because of such difference. [1980–85] gender gap
gender gapA phrase that can be applied to any socioeconomic difference that exists between men and women. I really hope Maureen's big raise helps to lessen the gender gap in wages at this company.See also: gap, gendergender gapA broad difference between men and women, as in There is still an enormous gender gap in the wages of unskilled labor. This expression at first referred to the difference between men and women in voting preferences. It has since been extended to other areas. [1970s] See also: gap, genderGender Gap
A disparity in academic ranking, opportunities for advancement, research and salaries, between men and women which occurs in medicine and science |