Answer to Question 1
A mixed motive case is one where an employment decision is made, such as failure to promote or hire because of a legitimate business reason where an illegitimate reason also exists and could be the motivating factor for the decision. An illegitimate reason would be failure to promote because of a gender stereotyping such as a woman not dressing and talking more femininely.. A legitimate reason would be a failure to promote a woman because she is abrasive with staff members.
Answer to Question 2
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