Should We Address the Gender Wage Gap?
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Exploring the Undervaluation of Women-Dominated Job Sectors
Women-dominated job sectors such as nursing and teaching have historically been undervalued due to gender biases. Despite being deemed essential, these roles are often underpaid compared to their significance. The undervaluation stems from societal norms that have historically limited women's job opportunities and enforced unequal pay. Research indicates that as more women enter a field, wages tend to decrease, highlighting a clear bias in how work is valued based on gender. For instance, when women entered roles like designers or biologists, wages decreased significantly. Conversely, when men enter female-dominated roles, such as computer programming, wages and prestige tend to increase. This disparity reveals a market trend of devaluing work simply because it is predominantly done by women.
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