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chanted

sang and shouted phrases repeatedly

sex discrimination lawsuit

legal cases where a person believes she (or he) has not  been fairly treated because of her gender

passed up

rejected

promotion

here, moving to a more senior position at work

in favour of

to the advantage of (a group)

a class action

a legal case where a small number of people can sue on  behalf of a larger group

held back from

prevent from getting (something)

cover

here, include, deal with

lumped together

grouped together

open the floodgates

make it possible (for something significant to happen)