Equal pay
Quote: "Equal pay isn’t just a women’s issue; when women get equal pay, their family incomes rise and the whole family benefits." -Mike Honda
Equal pay 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
Summary: Women and men deserve equal pay for equal work. In history women have not received equal pay. The journey to complete equality is a slow journey that should be achieved through equal opportunities and influential women in politics.
Website Links: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equal_pay_for_women
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Equal pay 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
Summary: Women and men deserve equal pay for equal work. In history women have not received equal pay. The journey to complete equality is a slow journey that should be achieved through equal opportunities and influential women in politics.
Website Links: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equal_pay_for_women
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Question: Women and men often have different roles in life. Is it possible for complete equality to be achieved?