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are debates and criticisms on this issue, it is beneficial to continue affirmative action until it has reached an ideal
level of women9s representation where women have equal opportunities in areas they are underrepresented.
Sometimes gender quotas or targets in the workplace are often equated with 'incompetence', leading to the
unqualified selection of women. Whitter (2023) explores the origins of these misconceptions and proposes
strategies for addressing gender inequality and imbalance. Establishing goals will not only help brilliant women
be recognized and advance true equality in the workplace but will also assist ensure that the selection process
remains impartial and focused on qualifications. To ensure equal opportunities for women during the recruitment
process, job descriptions and postings must be crafted with attention to gender equality, beyond merely applying
quotas. The practice of some job postings explicitly or implicitly indicating one specific gender is also a matter
requiring rectification. Gaucher et al. (2011) highlighted in their study that social inequalities and the prevailing
gender-based division of labor are perpetuated through various means, with company announcements serving as
an example of this phenomenon. Whether intentional or unintentional, organizations must review and update
their job descriptions to eliminate biases. Organizations who want to do that should pay attention to the
following aspects:
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The job titles (for example, use
