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Gender Discrimination: US Supreme Court Cases<\/h1>\n
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Gender discrimination \u2014 sometimes called sex discrimination \u2014 is a form of discrimination<\/a> that includes many different aspects of everyday life.<\/p>\r\n

Sex discrimination happens when you’re treated unfavorably based on your sex, or biological characteristics. This includes discrimination due to your gender identity or sexual orientation. Gender discrimination is a type of sex discrimination. Gender refers to socially constructed characteristics of males and females. The terms "gender" and "sex" are often used interchangeably.<\/p>\r\n

It is illegal to treat someone unfairly or inappropriately due to their sex. There are many anti-discrimination laws in place. Americans have constitutional rights, state laws, and agencies to protect these rights. One agency that handles gender discrimination employment decisions is the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).<\/a><\/p>\r\n

To add more protection, courts have also extended coverage of sex discrimination to include:<\/p>\r\n