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What is the primary cause of the gender pay gap, according to the text?
What is the primary cause of the gender pay gap, according to the text?
- Women being less ambitious than men
- Lack of government support for single mothers
- Societal stereotypes and gender bias (correct)
- Women taking less hours after childbirth
What evidence suggests that gender bias exists in the hiring process?
What evidence suggests that gender bias exists in the hiring process?
- Single mothers are disproportionately affected by the gender pay gap.
- Studies show that both male and female managers are more likely to hire a male applicant. (correct)
- Women often choose lower-paying careers because of societal expectations.
- More men than women are employed in high-paying positions.
What is the 'father wage premium' described in the text?
What is the 'father wage premium' described in the text?
- A higher salary for fathers who work more hours.
- A trend where workplaces increase fathers' earnings while mothers' earnings remain stagnant. (correct)
- A government program to encourage fathers to take paternity leave.
- A financial benefit for fathers who choose to stay at home with their children.
The author argues that the lack of a federal paid family leave policy in the United States is primarily detrimental to whom?
The author argues that the lack of a federal paid family leave policy in the United States is primarily detrimental to whom?
What is the main point of the text?
What is the main point of the text?
What is the author's proposed solution to address the issue of gender bias?
What is the author's proposed solution to address the issue of gender bias?
How does gender bias influence career choices?
How does gender bias influence career choices?
What is the author's personal connection to the topic?
What is the author's personal connection to the topic?
Based on the text, what percentage of single mothers live in poverty?
Based on the text, what percentage of single mothers live in poverty?
What does the author mean by 'occupational segregation'?
What does the author mean by 'occupational segregation'?
What does the author suggest is a contributing factor to the financial struggles of single mothers?
What does the author suggest is a contributing factor to the financial struggles of single mothers?
What is the estimated year when the gender pay gap is projected to close if current trends continue?
What is the estimated year when the gender pay gap is projected to close if current trends continue?
What is Maria Manansala's main point in the text?
What is Maria Manansala's main point in the text?
What does the author's mother's experience demonstrate?
What does the author's mother's experience demonstrate?
What is the author's tone in the text?
What is the author's tone in the text?
What is the primary call to action in the text?
What is the primary call to action in the text?
Flashcards
Gender Bias in Pay
Gender Bias in Pay
A disparity in earnings where women are paid less than men for equal work.
Pay Gap Statistic
Pay Gap Statistic
Women earn 84 cents for every dollar a man makes for full-time work.
Impact on Single Mothers
Impact on Single Mothers
Single mothers face higher poverty rates due to wage disparities.
Cycle of Poverty
Cycle of Poverty
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Maria Manansala’s Experience
Maria Manansala’s Experience
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Societal undervaluation of women's work
Societal undervaluation of women's work
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Resilience of Single Mothers
Resilience of Single Mothers
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Importance of Policy Changes
Importance of Policy Changes
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Gender Pay Gap
Gender Pay Gap
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Hiring Bias
Hiring Bias
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Gender Occupational Segregation
Gender Occupational Segregation
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Father Wage Premium
Father Wage Premium
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Paid Family Leave
Paid Family Leave
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Societal Stereotypes
Societal Stereotypes
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Advocacy for Equality
Advocacy for Equality
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Closing the Gap
Closing the Gap
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Study Notes
Gender Pay Gap and Bias
- Women earn 84 cents for every dollar earned by men.
- This gap affects millions of women throughout their lives, impacting single mothers disproportionately.
- 28% of single mothers live in poverty.
- The problem is exacerbated by gender bias in hiring.
- Both male and female managers are more likely to hire a male applicant over a female.
- 90% of both genders exhibit bias against women.
- Stereotypes about gender limit career choices and lead to occupational segregation.
- Women are often steered into lower-paying, lower-level jobs.
- The 'father wage premium' exacerbates the gap by increasing fathers' earnings after childbirth.
- The gender pay gap is expected to persist until 2088.
Solutions to Gender Pay Gap
- Paid family leave could narrow the gap. The US is the only industrialized nation without federal paid family leave.
- Advocating for gender equality in all aspects of society and education is crucial.
Underlying Causes of Gender Pay Gap
- Hiring processes rooted in societal stereotypes and bias.
- Gender bias begins at a young age, influencing career choices.
- Gender occupational segregation.
- Factors like women taking leave/reducing hours after childbirth are wrongly conflated with pay.
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