Gender Pay Gap

The Gender Pay Gap refers to the average difference in earnings between women and men in the workforce, typically expressed as a percentage of men’s earnings. This gap can be influenced by various factors, including occupational segregation, differences in work experience, education levels, and discrimination.

For instance, in the United States, the gender pay gap was reported to be around 16% in 2020, meaning that women earned, on average, 84 cents for every dollar earned by men. This gap varies by race and ethnicity