That is how much money women earn for every dollar a man earns. This is a widely quoted statistic. But is this accurate? This is an important issue and understanding it completely is also important.
Your task is to explore this issue and find out the truth, or as much of it as you can.
Here is an article that will give you some basic information, but it is only one side of the argument.
Pay Equity & Discrimination
Answer the following questions on a separate piece of paper:
1. Is there really a pay gap between men and women?
2. If so, how much is it? Do women really earn only 78% of what a man does?
3. If there really is a pay gap, why does it exist? Consider the following:
· Education
· Age
· Experience
· Career choice
4. Are there any other factors to consider? What are those factors?
5. What is your opinion on the matter? Use both personal information and what you have found today. 75+ words. Be ready to defend your position.
For your research, find and use at least two other sources from the internet. Make sure you list the web address as a source.
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