Jane Bouvier Is a Computer Scientist Working for a State

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Essay

Jane Bouvier is a computer scientist working for a state university.Her job description states that she is responsible for the development and maintenance of the College of Business web sites.Jane was not permitted to take the training classes that her male counterparts in other colleges in the university were permitted to take,at university expense.Jane felt that she was falling behind without this additional training.When she raised her concern to her supervisor she was told that she would have to pay for the training herself.Discuss whether Jane's treatment is a violation of any federal antidiscrimination laws.

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