Gender inequality. Gender inequality is the idea and situation that women and men are not equal. Gender inequality refers to unequal treatment or perceptions of individuals wholly or partly due to their gender. It arises from differences in socially constructed gender roles.
Therefore, it is usually wise to take that witness' deposition so that you will know in advance what that witness will say. A deposition does not take place in court. Instead, it usually takes place at an attorney's office.
When a person is unavailable to testify at trial, the deposition of that person may be used. Part of the pre-trial discovery (fact-finding) process. The testimony of a witness reduced to writing in due form of law, taken by virtue of a commission or other authority of a competent tribunal.