Two recent studies, one global and the other domestic, have made it disappointingly clear that the gender gap in the U.S. isn't even close to being closed. The Global Gender Gap Index 2013, by the World Economic Forum -- measured gender gaps on economic, political, education and health criteria in 136 countries. The U.S. ranked No. 23 -- but No. 67 when it came to wage equality for equal work. The domestic study, conducted in August by WalletHub, used similar criteria, and returned results that were just as bleak for women -- pay inequality and job rank inequality exists in all 50 states. What Causes the Pay Gap? WalletHub surveyed 25 experts, mostly professors of sociology with a sprinkling from psychology and law, from all over the country, to give their opinions about what causes the pay and opportunity gaps, and to suggest possible solutions. There were many common themes in their answers:
Occupational segregation. Men and women tend to work in different fields and occupations, but male-dominated jobs pay more -- even with the same level of education. In addition, men start at higher-paid jobs and are promoted more than women. Gender bias, discrimination and stereotyping. This includes sexual harassment, old-fashioned sexism and roadblocks that pregnant women and mothers face in the workplace. Laws and policies. Lack of effective federal family leave policies and inflexible workplace environments make for businesses that are not family-friendly.Hot Prefered Stocks To Own Right Now
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