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If a man earns $1, how much would a woman get?
$0.83 (Tulane 2024)
In the early 1970s, there were just 70 women for every 100 men with college degrees (Cohen, pg 191, 2024). Which gender do you think increased in 2022?
Women. (Cohen, pg. 191, 2024)
Why do you think some people may purposely not hire certain genders during the hiring process?
They have their viewpoints on what women and men should do. Some also want to protect men in a male-dominated field. (Cohen, pg 191, 2024)
Why do you think employers may favor men over women?
Women are more likely to work fewer hours because of responsibilities like housework or childcare. (Tulane 2024)
Which gender is believed to hinder themselves from investing in their career?
Women because of traditional gender roles such as raising children. (Grzelec, 2022)
There was an experiment that tested how gender affects competition in the workplace. What factor do you think caused women to be less competitive, task or pay gap?
Pay gap. (Miller et al., 2024)
Do you think any laws were passed or attempted to equal women’s pay?
Yes, one was attempted. The Paycheck Fairness Act (Cohen, pg 194, 2024)
How can discrimination at work affect someone?
It can cause depression and increase stress levels, which can become chronic. (Tulane 2024)