What is the difference between the median weekly income level for females over the age of 15 and the median weekly income level for males over the age of 15 from New Zealand in the June quarter of 2011?
The gender pay gap remains a very realistic problem in today’s world. For employment to be fair and non-discriminatory, men and women must have equal opportunities to participate fully in employment and earn the same income regardless of their gender. In almost every single industry, the pay gap favours men. The Equal Pay Act established in New Zealand in 1972 requires that men and women who are employed in jobs involving the same skill, experience, effort, responsibility and working conditions are paid the same. New Zealand is a country that …show more content…
Once we turn 15, we are eligible to receive minimum wage (starting out/training: $12.20ph and adult: $15.25ph), however as we grow older and fully enter the labour force and begin to earn money for a living, it is only equitable for us to have the opportunity to earn the same income as men.
From my research, I predict that the males over the age of 15 in this NZIS sample will earn more than the females over the age of 15 from New Zealand in the June quarter of 2011. I would expect to find a difference in the median weekly income of males and females but I am interested in finding out how big this difference actually is. This investigation could be useful for the New Zealand government see where they should be focusing their energy and funding to establish equality in the workplace and equal income levels across both genders. It would also be appropriate to the Ministry for Women, Minitatanga mō ngā Wāhine, as these statistics could be used to further raise awareness and aid them in continuing to work towards improving the lives of New Zealand women. It is integral that our government addresses and responds to any identified gender inequities. Updated statistics will support both the government and Ministry of Women's claims and objectives to work with business and public service leaders to generate more urgency around closing the
The gender pay gap remains a very realistic problem in today’s world. For employment to be fair and non-discriminatory, men and women must have equal opportunities to participate fully in employment and earn the same income regardless of their gender. In almost every single industry, the pay gap favours men. The Equal Pay Act established in New Zealand in 1972 requires that men and women who are employed in jobs involving the same skill, experience, effort, responsibility and working conditions are paid the same. New Zealand is a country that …show more content…
Once we turn 15, we are eligible to receive minimum wage (starting out/training: $12.20ph and adult: $15.25ph), however as we grow older and fully enter the labour force and begin to earn money for a living, it is only equitable for us to have the opportunity to earn the same income as men.
From my research, I predict that the males over the age of 15 in this NZIS sample will earn more than the females over the age of 15 from New Zealand in the June quarter of 2011. I would expect to find a difference in the median weekly income of males and females but I am interested in finding out how big this difference actually is. This investigation could be useful for the New Zealand government see where they should be focusing their energy and funding to establish equality in the workplace and equal income levels across both genders. It would also be appropriate to the Ministry for Women, Minitatanga mō ngā Wāhine, as these statistics could be used to further raise awareness and aid them in continuing to work towards improving the lives of New Zealand women. It is integral that our government addresses and responds to any identified gender inequities. Updated statistics will support both the government and Ministry of Women's claims and objectives to work with business and public service leaders to generate more urgency around closing the