Meaning of the word "gender gap" in English

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gender gap

US /ˈdʒen.dər ˌɡæp/
UK /ˈdʒen.dər ˌɡæp/
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Noun

1.

a difference in the opportunities, status, attitudes, etc., between men and women

Example:
The company is working to close the gender gap in leadership positions.
The report highlighted the persistent gender gap in STEM fields.
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