By Marilyn Watkins, Ph.D and Sam Hatzenbeler, MPHc, Economic Opportunity Institute From high-profile CEOs and movie stars to healthcare and retail workers, men consistently make more than women. Social scientists and economists have found clear evidence that gender-based discrimination persists – and is so deeply ingrained in culture and practice that it often goes unrecognized.Continue reading “The Equal Pay Opportunity Act: A Step Toward Fair Wages for Women”
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Legislators look at bridging gender pay gap
Jean Godden used to be one of six columnists for the now-closed Seattle Post-Intelligencer newspaper. The other five were men. Then, Godden, who is now a Seattle City Council member, found out she was the lowest paid of the six. “I don’t want another woman to face the same problem I faced with wage discrimination,” GoddenContinue reading “Legislators look at bridging gender pay gap”
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