They usually say women with college degrees make 75cents on the dollar to what men make. Someone looked into the claim and found out that it is true, but easily explained by the differences in fields and the fact that men are more likely to work overtime, not take paternity leave, and be the ones who travel. When you look at the same field and the same working conditions women make 99cents to the dollar so basically the same.

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Posted by MSCoastTigerGirl

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Member since Dec 2008

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Posted on 9/18/14 at 7:37 am to WeeWee

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They usually say women with college degrees make 75cents on the dollar to what men make. Someone looked into the claim and found out that it is true, but easily explained by the differences in fields and the fact that men are more likely to work overtime, not take paternity leave, and be the ones who travel. When you look at the same field and the same working conditions women make 99cents to the dollar so basically the same.

I was thinking it was something like this.

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Posted by GoCrazyAuburn

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Posted on 9/18/14 at 9:32 am to WeeWee

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They usually say women with college degrees make 75cents on the dollar to what men make. Someone looked into the claim and found out that it is true, but easily explained by the differences in fields and the fact that men are more likely to work overtime, not take paternity leave, and be the ones who travel. When you look at the same field and the same working conditions women make 99cents to the dollar so basically the same.

I would love to see this study. I remember reading it, but haven't been able to find it again.

I think it also mentioned that something like 98% of workplace deaths are men. Just another factor that may lead to higher wages if men are taking the riskier positions.

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