Gender Pay Gap
The gender pay gap is a significant disparity in earnings between women and men in similar positions or comparable jobs. It not only represents discrimination and injustice but also has profound implications for women's economic and social rights. By examining the gender pay gap, we can uncover the underlying power imbalances and stereotypes that limit women's opportunities and choices within the labour market. This gap perpetuates unfairness and negatively affects women's well-being, health, education, and overall participation in society.
However, the gender pay gap is not an inevitable outcome; it stems from changeable structural and cultural factors. To address this issue, we must implement policies and practices that promote equal pay for equal work. This involves fostering transparency, accountability, enforcement, and raising awareness.
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Veronica Morozova
Veronica Morozova is a single parent, freelance copywriter and content editor specialising in writing about women’s personal finances and mental health. She has been working with Vestpod, a startup that provides financial education and empowerment for women, for over five years. In her free time, she enjoys going to concerts and galleries and participating in political activism.