Gender Gap
Gender Wage Gap Awareness
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We have all heard about the gender wage gap on the news or in the current debates, but why is it any concern to you? I understand that this issue might not apply to a college student; however, you need to be aware of this issue since it could affect your major and future profession. Surprisingly, this issue even applies to males. Some argue that women are facing a wage gap because they choose more flexible professions, lack negotiation skills, and produce less as many hours as men mostly because they are assumed to devote more time to children. I disagree, because women should have the right to earn same amount of money as a man regardless of their personality, age, marital status, part-time status, and negotiation skills.
The gender wage gap refers to the percentage difference in earnings between men and women in the workplace, with women 's jobs typically paying less than men 's requiring a similar skill level. According to the 2010 Census, “the median annual earnings of women working full time were 77 percent of men’s earnings” (Black). This 77 percent is based on yearly salaries between both men and women. Researchers are noticing this percentage shrink since our grandparents’ time, but address how far it is from being closed. A women attending college chooses a “male dominating major” and expects to earn the same as her male colleague; however, through research, I am noticing women facing more discrimination with the so called “man jobs” than the “woman jobs.” Lawyers, Engineers, Doctors, Funeral Directors, and Construction Workers are all examples of “man jobs.” Teachers, Nurses, and Assistants are all examples of “women jobs.” I believe women are increasingly pursuing these particular jobs. Women are facing discrimination even though they are choosing more challenging fields. Women are choosing more challenging majors during college, but are suffering different percentages
Tell a story here for context and interest
We have all heard about the gender wage gap on the news or in the current debates, but why is it any concern to you? I understand that this issue might not apply to a college student; however, you need to be aware of this issue since it could affect your major and future profession. Surprisingly, this issue even applies to males. Some argue that women are facing a wage gap because they choose more flexible professions, lack negotiation skills, and produce less as many hours as men mostly because they are assumed to devote more time to children. I disagree, because women should have the right to earn same amount of money as a man regardless of their personality, age, marital status, part-time status, and negotiation skills.
The gender wage gap refers to the percentage difference in earnings between men and women in the workplace, with women 's jobs typically paying less than men 's requiring a similar skill level. According to the 2010 Census, “the median annual earnings of women working full time were 77 percent of men’s earnings” (Black). This 77 percent is based on yearly salaries between both men and women. Researchers are noticing this percentage shrink since our grandparents’ time, but address how far it is from being closed. A women attending college chooses a “male dominating major” and expects to earn the same as her male colleague; however, through research, I am noticing women facing more discrimination with the so called “man jobs” than the “woman jobs.” Lawyers, Engineers, Doctors, Funeral Directors, and Construction Workers are all examples of “man jobs.” Teachers, Nurses, and Assistants are all examples of “women jobs.” I believe women are increasingly pursuing these particular jobs. Women are facing discrimination even though they are choosing more challenging fields. Women are choosing more challenging majors during college, but are suffering different percentages