The article explores the contrasting aspects when it comes to the “wage gap” between men and women. Through the use of employer-employee data and surveys, the author explains why the gender wage gap can be justified in some cases. There are, according to the author, differences in productivity factors that can have an impact on women’s wages. For example, female employees tend to be seen (or are) less productive, but more adaptable into a work space or condition. It is also stated that female employees do not have the upper hand in bargaining power compared to male employees. Different models and equations are utilized to provide evidence on why employers tend to see their female employers as slightly or less (depending on the situation/work
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It primarily focuses on youth and early labor to prove that the gender wage gap begins from an early age, and not necessarily occurs until early adulthood. Surveys and collected data are analyzed within this research paper. One of the most prominent research is the early childhood and teenage years’ data collected for the research article. The information within shows that the gender wage gap begins from early childhood and teenage years without many of us realizing it. It is also clearly stated that the gap is one of the most persistent and never-ending characteristic of labor markets and a tremendous impact on women’s lives. According to research, there is a vast majority of teenagers in the United States that work before their adult years; therefore, this article primarily explores young labor work environments to try to identify if young employment affects the wage gap. According to their findings, the gender wage gap begins at around the age of fourteen. The difference in wages is influenced by factors such as the job categories in which boys and girls take a part in at an early age. Early employment patterns show equal percentages in participation rates for boys and girls, with a slightly higher rate for girls. Overall, the data in the research states that girls make up a higher rate in freelance jobs while boys have employee-type jobs. “Other findings indicate that …show more content…
Most data from this study is collected from U.S. federal sources such as the U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Census Bureau, and the U.S. Department of Education. It is stated in the introduction that the gender wage gap is somewhat due to gender stereotypes and domestic responsibilities. As mentioned previously, the study focuses on other minorities and factors that create the wage gap. It also states that these gaps are in part due to negative stereotypes that create discrimination and segregation in the workplace. Many lawsuit cases are explored in the research to prove that pay discrimination in the workplace is not a myth. One of the most prominent information to prove this is that “in 2002, over $52 million was paid out by employers found guilty of employment discrimination in cases filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.” Non-discriminatory information is also analyzed to provide another part of the reasoning of the existing wage gap. The research explores why people with similar aptitudes (education, human capital, background) may be perceived and payed differently by their employers. One of the many explanations for the gender wage gap provided is that domestic roles between men and women hinder women’s advancement
It primarily focuses on youth and early labor to prove that the gender wage gap begins from an early age, and not necessarily occurs until early adulthood. Surveys and collected data are analyzed within this research paper. One of the most prominent research is the early childhood and teenage years’ data collected for the research article. The information within shows that the gender wage gap begins from early childhood and teenage years without many of us realizing it. It is also clearly stated that the gap is one of the most persistent and never-ending characteristic of labor markets and a tremendous impact on women’s lives. According to research, there is a vast majority of teenagers in the United States that work before their adult years; therefore, this article primarily explores young labor work environments to try to identify if young employment affects the wage gap. According to their findings, the gender wage gap begins at around the age of fourteen. The difference in wages is influenced by factors such as the job categories in which boys and girls take a part in at an early age. Early employment patterns show equal percentages in participation rates for boys and girls, with a slightly higher rate for girls. Overall, the data in the research states that girls make up a higher rate in freelance jobs while boys have employee-type jobs. “Other findings indicate that …show more content…
Most data from this study is collected from U.S. federal sources such as the U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Census Bureau, and the U.S. Department of Education. It is stated in the introduction that the gender wage gap is somewhat due to gender stereotypes and domestic responsibilities. As mentioned previously, the study focuses on other minorities and factors that create the wage gap. It also states that these gaps are in part due to negative stereotypes that create discrimination and segregation in the workplace. Many lawsuit cases are explored in the research to prove that pay discrimination in the workplace is not a myth. One of the most prominent information to prove this is that “in 2002, over $52 million was paid out by employers found guilty of employment discrimination in cases filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.” Non-discriminatory information is also analyzed to provide another part of the reasoning of the existing wage gap. The research explores why people with similar aptitudes (education, human capital, background) may be perceived and payed differently by their employers. One of the many explanations for the gender wage gap provided is that domestic roles between men and women hinder women’s advancement