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Gender Equality Laws and Workplace Discrimination

by James Anderson 1,*
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FLPR  2020, 8; 2(1), 8; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flpr.20200413
Received: 20 February 2020 / Accepted: 18 March 2020 / Published Online: 13 April 2020
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The title "Gender Equality Laws and Workplace Discrimination" signifies a comprehensive examination of the impact of gender equality legislation on the prevalence of workplace discrimination. This paper investigates how laws designed to promote gender equality have influenced discrimination patterns in various industries and organizations. It explores the effectiveness of these legal frameworks in mitigating gender-based discrimination and the challenges faced in their implementation. Through an analysis of case studies and empirical research, the paper assesses the extent to which gender equality laws have succeeded in creating a more equitable working environment. The findings reveal that while these laws have made significant strides in addressing systemic discrimination, they continue to face obstacles in their enforcement and adaptation within diverse organizational cultures. The paper concludes with recommendations for policymakers and employers to enhance the efficacy of gender equality laws in reducing workplace discrimination.

Keywords: Gender Equality Laws, Workplace Discrimination, Legal Frameworks, Empirical Research, Organizational Culture.;
Copyright: © 2020 by Anderson. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

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Anderson, J. Gender Equality Laws and Workplace Discrimination. Frontiers of Law & Policy Research, 2020, 2, 8. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flpr.20200413
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Anderson J. Gender Equality Laws and Workplace Discrimination. Frontiers of Law & Policy Research; 2020, 2(1):8. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flpr.20200413
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Anderson, James 2020. "Gender Equality Laws and Workplace Discrimination" Frontiers of Law & Policy Research 2, no.1:8. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flpr.20200413
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Anderson, J. (2020). Gender Equality Laws and Workplace Discrimination. Frontiers of Law & Policy Research, 2(1), 8. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flpr.20200413

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