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under-representation

Noun

Meaning

under-representation

Alternative form of underrepresentation.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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Under-representation of women and other inequality among researchers is a problem that will not solve itself as women acquire competence. Tarja Halonen

A 2019 study from Greenwich University that examined its effects concluded, “the under-representation problem is simply dire and not improving”. Source: Internet

According to Castle and Hensley, 7% of the serial killers studied had military experience. citation citation This figure may be a proportional under-representation when compared to the number of military veterans in a nation's total population. Source: Internet

Pakistan's political history began with the birth of the All India Muslim League in 1906 to protect "Muslim interests, amid neglect and under-representation" and to oppose Congress; in return the British Raj would decide to grant local self-rule. Source: Internet

In early 1933, just before Hitler's appointment to the chancellorship, the party showed an under-representation of "workers", who made up 29.7% of the membership but 46.3% of German society. Source: Internet

Certain under-representation of women has been criticized in animation films and the industry. Source: Internet

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