Is the Gender Pay Gap Real?

The video explores the gender pay gap, highlighting its complexity and variation across countries. It discusses how the gap is calculated, the unexplained portion attributed to discrimination, and the impact of career choices and social norms. The role of unpaid work and parenthood in widening the gap is examined, along with gender disparities in career advancement. The video emphasizes the need for societal change to address these issues.

What is the average amount women earn for every dollar men earn in the United States?

• $0.95

• $0.90

• $0.85

• $0.77

What is the unexplained pay gap attributed to?

• Occupation choice

• Education differences

• Gender discrimination

• Work experience

Which factor is NOT mentioned as contributing to the gender pay gap?

• Occupation choice

• Geographical location

• Flexibility in work hours

• Choice of college majors

How does unpaid work affect the gender pay gap?

• It distorts the paid labor market

• It has no effect on the paid labor market

• It reduces men's paid work hours

• It increases women's paid work hours

What happens to women's average income relative to men after having children?

• It increases by 7.5%

• It remains the same

• It decreases by 7.5%

• It increases by 10%

In which professions do men disproportionately advance to supervisory roles?

• Librarianship

• Engineering

• Nursing

• Teaching

By what year is the gender pay gap expected to close in the United States at the current rate?

• 2030

• 2058

• 2045

• 2070