"The gender pay gap or gender wage gap is the average difference between the remuneration for men and women who are working."
Examine the gender pay gap, sexism in the workplace, and strategies for achieving gender equity in the workforce.
History of feminism: The study of the origins and evolution of feminist ideas.
Intersectionality: The concept of overlapping forms of oppression and discrimination that women may experience, including those related to race, class, and sexuality.
Pay Gap: The wage difference between men and women in the workplace.
Sexual harassment: Unwanted sexual advances, comments, or behavior that create a hostile work environment.
Glass ceiling: The unseen barrier that prevents women from advancing to top leadership roles in organizations.
Maternity leave: The policies and practices around paid time off for women who have given birth or adopted a child.
Leadership styles: The study of different leadership styles and their effectiveness in promoting gender equality.
Workplace culture: The social norms, expectations, and values that shape the experience of women in the workplace.
Women in male-dominated industries: The challenges and opportunities for women who work in fields where men are the majority.
Motherhood penalty: The negative impact on a woman's career after having children, including discrimination and lower wages.
Mentorship and sponsorship: The importance of supportive relationships between women and senior leaders.
Implicit bias: The unconscious beliefs and attitudes that shape our judgments and actions towards others.
Work-life balance: The policies and practices that support employees' personal and professional responsibilities.
Equal rights laws: The laws and regulations that protect women in the workplace from discrimination.
Diversity and Inclusion: The theory and practice of creating work environments that value and support diversity.
"In the United States, for example, the average annual salary of a woman is 83% that of a man."
"This figure changes when controlled for confounding factors such as differences in hours worked, occupations chosen, education, job experience, and level of danger at work, which has adjusted figures in the United States from 95% to 99%."
"The World Health Organization has estimated women healthcare workers earn 28% less on average than men; after adjusting for occupation and hours worked, the gap is changed to 11%."
"The reasons for the gap link to legal, social and economic factors. These include topics such as discrimination based on gender, the motherhood penalty vs. fatherhood bonus, parental leave, and gender norms."
"Additionally, the consequences of the gender pay gap surpass individual grievances, leading to reduced economic output, lower pensions for women, and fewer learning opportunities."
"The gender pay gap can be a problem from a public policy perspective in developing countries because it reduces economic output."
"It means that women are more likely to be dependent upon welfare payments, especially in old age."
Discrimination based on gender is a factor in the gender pay gap."
"This figure changes when controlled for confounding factors such as differences in hours worked, occupations chosen, education, job experience, and level of danger at work."
"After adjusting for occupation and hours worked, the gap is changed to 11%."
"The motherhood penalty vs. fatherhood bonus is one of the reasons for the gender pay gap."
"The consequences of the gender pay gap... leading to reduced economic output, lower pensions for women, and fewer learning opportunities."
"The consequences of the gender pay gap... leading to... fewer learning opportunities."
"The reasons for the gap link to legal, social and economic factors. These include topics such as... gender norms."
"The consequences of the gender pay gap... leading to lower pensions for women."
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"The reasons for the gap link to legal, social and economic factors."
"The gender pay gap can be a problem from a public policy perspective in developing countries."