Discuss the findings of the World Economic Forum study.

What will be an ideal response?

The study is based on health and survival, educational attainment, political empowerment, and economic participation and opportunity. The 2016 World Economic Forum report shows that, on average, the 144 countries covered in the report have closed 96% of the gap in health outcomes between women and men, and more than 95% of the gap in educational attainment. However, the gaps between women and men on economic participation and political empowerment remain wide.

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Shunsuke is a 53-year-old man from Japan who has been living in Hartford, Connecticut for the past 40 years. He is gay and is legally married to an American, Bob, with whom he has two adopted children

Whereas Bob is a devout Christian, Shunsuke practices Buddhism. While processing his personal file in order to get his driving license renewed, the window clerk kept referring to Shunsuke as a "yellow person." In this scenario, which type of discrimination does Shunsuke encounter, and how? a) Ethnicity bias; because the clerk is mocking the fact that Shunsuke is of Japanese descent b) Ageism; because the clerk is mocking the fact that Shunsuke is a middle-aged man. c) Religious affiliation; because the clerk is mocking the fact that Shunsuke is a Buddhist. d) Sexual orientation; because the clerk is mocking the fact that Shunsuke is married to a man.

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Self-awareness refers to your assessment of your worth or values as reflected in your perception of your skills, abilities, talents, and appearance

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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