Episode 90 - Progress on Gender Pay Gaps - Part 1
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Analysis of Gender Pay Gaps Across Industries and Societal Influences
Gender pay gaps vary across industries, with finance, insurance, and construction showing wider gaps compared to health, social work, accommodation, and retail sectors. The historical context and societal attitudes influence these disparities, as some sectors maintain entrenched gender roles and lack the urgency to change. Education, although female-dominated in primary teaching, faces high pay gaps due to disparities in academia during events like the COVID pandemic. The resistance to societal change and adherence to traditional gender norms contribute to the persistence of gender pay gaps in various industries.
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