Which of the following is true regarding the gender wage gap? All over the world, women continue to be excluded from the highest paying jobs. The gender wage gap exists because there are more women employed globally. The gender wage gap exists because of women’s career choices.
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This statement is not entirely true. While it is true that women's career choices can play a role in the gender wage gap, research has shown that even when women and men have similar education, experience, and job roles, women still earn less than men. This Show more…
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