How do culture and diversity directly and indirectly impact gender differences across cultures? Share an example of or statistics related to professional opportunities for advancement and how they differ for men compared to women.
Sample Solution
Culture and diversity directly impact gender differences across cultures in many ways. On a global scale, disparities between men and women are seen in earning power, access to education, decision-making rights, representation in the workplace, hiring rates, promotion opportunities and more. For example, according to a 2020 report by McKinsey & Company "Women in the Workplace", women are 30% less likely than men to be referred for management positions and 1.6 times less likely to receive promotions into manager roles. This inequity can be attributed to cultural norms that limit women's professional opportunities or actively discourage them from pursuing certain career paths due to social expectations of their traditional gender roles.