A high end retail store was hiring a sales representative to work at their jewelry counter. A 48-year-old male was hired and the 41-year-old female applicant was not hired because the store didn't think a woman could be as assertive as a man when trying to make a sale. This could potentially be a case of:
A) hostile work environment.
B) gender-plus discrimination.
C) sexual harassment.
D) age discrimination.
E) quid pro quo.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This situation indicates gender-plus discrimination, which occurs when an employer discriminates against an employee based on both their gender and another characteristic, such as age or race. In this case, the female applicant was not hired because of her gender and the assumption that women are less assertive than men, which is a stereotypical belief.

A High End Retail Store Was Hiring a Sales Representative