Equal Pay
•It became a major issue after women were given the vote
•Second World War brought an influx of female workers
•They did not return to their traditional role
•In the 1980s women working full time still only made 64% of what men made.
•Part of the problem is the type of jobs that women fill in the workforce. (The ‘pink collar’ syndrome)
•47% of single mothers in the USA live under the poverty line
•Many women feel things won’t change until more women enter into politics
•Second World War brought an influx of female workers
•They did not return to their traditional role
•In the 1980s women working full time still only made 64% of what men made.
•Part of the problem is the type of jobs that women fill in the workforce. (The ‘pink collar’ syndrome)
•47% of single mothers in the USA live under the poverty line
•Many women feel things won’t change until more women enter into politics
Summary: There was a gap between how much men made vs. how much women made. This was a large issue for women who did the exact same job as men.
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Quote: "Join the union, girls, and together say Equal Pay for Equal Work."
- Susan B. Anthony |
Question: What is the gap in pay today for Men and Women?
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