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- noun Insufficient or disproportionately low
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And, that this underrepresentation is not a consequence of how tenure is awarded.
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I believe stated allegiance to the principle of colorblindness is important, and I do not believe "underrepresentation" is proof of discrimination.
Discriminations John Rosenberg 2010
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Indeed, Skorton continues his piece by depicting the "underrepresentation" of women in Cornell's science departments and by presenting the alleviatory programs.
Stories from The Sun 2009
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Kennedy also objected to assigning positions or granting promotions based on what today's advocates call underrepresentation: "I think it is a mistake to begin to assign quotas on the basis of religion or race -- color -- nationality.
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"underrepresentation" by replacing him with a chick.
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Note the underrepresentation of both the young and nones in the unweighted data.
American Grace Robert D. Putnam 2010
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Presented was the research report, "Why So Few?" which examined gender biases, underrepresentation, and the social barriers that deter women from top achievement.
Marcia G. Yerman: Mae Jemison: Insights from a Barrier-Breaking Astronaut Marcia G. Yerman 2010
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Presented was the research report, "Why So Few?" which examined gender biases, underrepresentation, and the social barriers that deter women from top achievement.
Marcia G. Yerman: Mae Jemison: Insights from a Barrier-Breaking Astronaut Marcia G. Yerman 2010
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First, while women's presence in the workforce is increasing, women still suffer from wage inequity and underrepresentation in senior management.
Margie Omero: What's at Stake for Women in the Midterms Part 1: The Economy Margie Omero 2010
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Presented was the research report, "Why So Few?" which examined gender biases, underrepresentation, and the social barriers that deter women from top achievement.
Marcia G. Yerman: Mae Jemison: Insights from a Barrier-Breaking Astronaut Marcia G. Yerman 2010
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