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Barriers based on attitudes or organizational biases that may prevent qualified women from reaching high-level positions in the workplace are known as ________.
 
  A) gender stereotypes
  B) tokenism
  C) shifting standards
  D) benevolent sexism
  E) the glass ceiling

Question 2

While women are generally valued for ________, in business, these same supposed attributes appear to be more suited for ________.
 
  A) communal traits; support roles
  B) communal traits; clerical occupations
  C) emotional warmth; nursing/medical careers
  D) less agentic behavior; non-sales positions
  E) child-care skills; retail/public positions



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: E

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A



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