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Definition the gender gap in British English

the gender gap noun

[singular] noun
/ˈdʒendə(r) ˌɡæp/
1

the differences between the way men and women behave or are treated in a society, especially in terms of opportunities, pay and status

Example

The most competitive and prosperous countries are those where the gender gap is narrowest.

Example

In Germany and the Netherlands, the cycling gender gap does not exist.

Synonyms and related words
human rights equal basic
Definition the gender gap in British English