A total of 1,000 women from around the United States were polled anonymously for the study.
2.7% of women claimed to have directly experienced gender discrimination.
A further 9.8% of women claimed to have witnessed discrimination firsthand.
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Thando MpembeThando Mpembe is a sports journalist who has a passion for all things entertainment.
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