Re-release: Claudia Goldin on the Economics of Inequality
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Rethinking Marriage and Economic Disparities
This chapter examines the evolving significance of marriage among lower socioeconomic groups, particularly focusing on the shifting priorities of women towards career and financial independence. It discusses the influence of economic opportunities on marriage rates and family stability while delving into the complexities of wage disparities, gender pay gaps, and discrimination. Additionally, it highlights the challenges women face in academia and the need for a reevaluation of tenure systems to address gender inequalities.
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