maternal profiling
n.— «Only 22 states and Puerto Rico specifically prohibit employers from inquiring about applicants’ marital status. That means “maternal profiling” is a real problem for many women.» —“‘Maternal Profiling’ Story Has Faint Heartbeat” by Sheila Gibbons Women’s eNews Dec. 6, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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