Causes of Gender Pay Gap
These causes are mostly because women have gotten fewer opportunities than in earlier times. A smaller number of women are employed in leadership positions. Even women are not allowed to study in earlier times in many countries. But nowadays, people are taking the initiative. Women are getting education and understanding their rights, which is solving the problem slowly. There are different causes which promote the gender pay gap, which are as follows:
1. Fewer Women: As we know, historically for many years, there were jobs in industries and factories, which were dominated by men. Very few women were working in jobs, like factories, architects, electrical, construction workers, etc., because males were more capable due to more physical strength, which caused pay gap. There were less number of women in leadership roles, such as CEOs, founders, etc., which led to gender pay gaps.
2. Pregnancy: When women become pregnant companies might have doubts about their work and productivity because they have to do their caretaking responsibilities, like taking care of children, etc.
3. Society Norms: In some places, there are still societal norms that only men can do jobs and women should be housewives, also, some women don’t get equal opportunities due to societal pressure.
4. Preference of Flexible Arrangement: Women are more likely to work part-time than men or in flexible arrangements, often due to caregiving responsibilities. While these arrangements offer flexibility, they can also contribute to lower wages and reduced career progression.
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