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8 Penn state profs sue over gender bias.(NEWSWATCH)

Women in Higher Education

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Eight female faculty members at Pennsylvania State University's College of Medicine are suing the school, alleging that they are paid less and receive fewer benefits than their male counterparts.

After unsuccessfully pursuing complaints with the federal EEOC and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, the women are suing for back pay, retirement benefits and better ...

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