Who do you think gets paid more : men or women

United States
December 14, 2008 9:28pm CST
Do you think in the workplace that men get paid more even though a woman may be doing exactly the same thing? Do you think they are paid equally..? Why do you think in some places mean are paid more then women?
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@thyst07 (2079)
• United States
15 Dec 08
According to the United States Census Bureau, on average women make about 76 cents to the dollar that men make in the U.S.A. So yes, there is a wage gap between men and women with men earning more for the same work. The primary reason that women are paid less is that for centuries, most of the world, including the U.S.A. has operated under a system of patriarchy with men in charge and women in subservient, domestic roles. Although these ideas have changed a great deal, there is still a perception that men are better workers, are more fit for employment outside the home, and should be paid more because they are providing for their families. There is also a perception that women are not as dedicated to their work and are more likely to leave it due to pregnancy or raising their families. So in other words, many companies pay women less because they think that women are less committed to their careers. These are just a couple of reasons why women make less money than men in the United States. I'm sure that the same reasons probably apply in other countries as well.
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• United States
15 Dec 08
WOmen are more dedicated to their work then many men..I know men who will quit as soon as the going gets rough or the first time someone crosses them..It's a given then women by nature are long suffering and loyal..That is why there are so many cases of "battered women" ..Rather then break their marriage vows they put up with abuse both verbal and physical. I suppose those who did those findings and produced the results were men amd thus the age old tradition of the male dominated world.
@leeapollo (611)
• China
18 Dec 08
I don't think a woman can do exactly the same things as man do.there are lots of job that woman can't do. so I don't think they are paid equally in some fields. in my opinion, man gets paid more.lol happy mylotting.
@msmargo (361)
• United States
15 Dec 08
It is a given that primarily men make more money than women for the same job. It certainly is not fair, but it is a fact. I think it goes back to the days when men were the sole bread winners. Women aren't recognized for being single moms. What you get paid should be based strickly on the job you do.
@wangson73 (164)
• China
16 Dec 08
i don not believe that man and women can be paid equally .. since this a world man controlled everything...