Equal Pay
•It became a major issue after women were given the vote
•Second World War brought an influx of female workers
•They did not return to their traditional role
•In the 1980s women working full time still only made 64% of what men made.
•Part of the problem is the type of jobs that women fill in the workforce. (The ‘pink collar’ syndrome)
•47% of single mothers in the USA live under the poverty line
•Many women feel things won’t change until more women enter into politics
•Second World War brought an influx of female workers
•They did not return to their traditional role
•In the 1980s women working full time still only made 64% of what men made.
•Part of the problem is the type of jobs that women fill in the workforce. (The ‘pink collar’ syndrome)
•47% of single mothers in the USA live under the poverty line
•Many women feel things won’t change until more women enter into politics
Summary: After women were given the right to vote the concept of equal pay was brought up. Women did the same amount of work as men but got paid just over half as much as them.
Question: Why did people think it was fair to pay women less for the same jobs?
When we talk about equal pay for equal work, women in the workplace are beginning to catch up. If we keep going at this current rate, we will achieve full equality in about 475 years. I don't know about you, but I can't wait that long. "
-Lya Sorano