USYD Professor Rae Cooper on Gender Pay Gaps

The video discusses the importance of transparency in addressing gender pay gaps, highlighting global practices like those in the UK. It emphasizes that while reporting is crucial, it is not enough to achieve pay parity. The discussion covers workplace segmentation, segregation, and the need to dismantle barriers like the glass ceiling and sticky floor. The video also addresses the motherhood penalty and the need for flexible work arrangements to support gender equality.

What is the primary goal of making gender pay gap data public in Australia?

• To increase company profits

• To reduce government intervention

• To achieve immediate pay parity

• To enhance transparency and encourage action

Which country is noted as a pioneer in gender pay gap reporting?

• United States

• Australia

• Canada

• United Kingdom

What is the 'glass ceiling' in the context of workforce barriers?

• A transparent office design

• A barrier preventing women from reaching top positions

• A policy for equal pay

• A type of gender pay gap report

What does the term 'sticky floor' refer to?

• A policy to retain employees

• A new office flooring trend

• Low-wage roles with limited career advancement for women

• A type of workplace hazard

What is the 'motherhood penalty'?

• A reduction in career opportunities and earnings for mothers

• A government subsidy for childcare

• A tax on mothers

• A bonus for working mothers

How can flexible working hours help reduce gender inequality?

• By reducing the number of working days

• By eliminating the need for childcare

• By allowing both genders to balance work and family responsibilities

• By increasing men's working hours

In which regions are long working hours particularly associated with gender inequalities?

• Africa

• North America

• Europe

• Korea and Japan