Discrimination in the labor market is not just an issue for the individuals affected, but it affects the entire society due to the absence of the contributions of those who were discriminated against
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New research published in Science, points to gender imbalance in R&D having repercussions for women's health. It marks an important step towards showing how labor-market inequality can lead to product-market inequality.
Why are women’s diseases, women’s anatomy or women’s needs more generally overlooked by inventors? New research points to gender imbalance in R&D having repercussions for who is benefiting from inventions.
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