Herbstprüfung Englisch - Gender & Identity

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to gender, identity, workplace equality, and LGBTQIA+ concerns from the Herbstprüfung Englisch review notes.

Gender pay gap

A term describing how women often earn less than men due to discrimination, different career opportunities, and the fact that women more often work part-time.

Equal Pay Day

A symbolic day that shows how much longer women must work to earn the same amount as men, serving to raise awareness about unequal salaries.

Glass ceiling

An invisible barrier in careers where women often cannot reach top positions, caused primarily by stereotypes and discrimination.

Motherhood penalty

A term referring to how women with children often earn less and have fewer career opportunities because employers may think mothers are less flexible.

Gender-based discrimination

Unfair treatment because of gender, which results in lower salaries, fewer opportunities, sexist comments, and stereotypes in school or the workplace.

Concerns of non-binary / LGBTQIA+ people

Challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals, including discrimination, bullying, lack of acceptance, mental health problems, unfair treatment at work or school, and fear of coming out.

Inclusive language (in business settings)

Gender-neutral and respectful communication that avoids discrimination and stereotypes while respecting different backgrounds.

Measures to reduce gender-based discrimination

Actions such as equal pay laws, education about stereotypes, inclusive language, diversity training, better parental leave policies, and support for women in leadership positions.

Gender differences in salary and career advancement

Disparities where men often earn more, women are underrepresented in leadership positions, women's careers are more often interrupted because of childcare, and stereotypes influence promotions.