succeed with the same ease

Without seeing the full context (e.g. whether *** discrimination has previously been mentioned), is not possible to be sure how much reference to *** discrimination is intended. It could be as you say, or it could be that men and women succeed with equal ease for some other reason, e.g. because the nature of the business suits both sexes equally.

I am not very clear what the word "in" is

Not many context I can provide. This is actually an employee survey performed by their company, asking how the company performs against their competitor, employee career development, base salary and the like.

I agree with your second option, probably more related to the nature of business.

Thanks so much

In my profession / section / division, men and women can be equally successful.

SSHisgoodNot many context I can provide. This is actually an employee survey performed by their company, asking how the company performs against their competitor, employee career development, base salary and the like.

In that case, presumably it would be up to the employee to respond however they see fit. For example, if they feel that women are unfairly discr

Thanks so much for claryfing the meaning,.. much appreciated

Yep exactly, as the company also provides option to tick on 'yes' or 'no' button on the online survey website.