Today is the day to remind women that their $1 dollar purchase will cost them $1.23 from their salary. Equal Pay Day is meant to draw attention to the fact that there is a gender pay gap still in existence where women are predominantly short changed. Most of the articles … [Read more...]
Why give equal pay when she doesn’t need the money
Today is the day we acknowledge the failure to reach income parity with men by calling attention to Equal Pay Day. At the current rate since the Equal Pay Act was passed in 1963, it will take until 40 more years before women match their male counterparts. Yes, I know it … [Read more...]
What’s wrong with us?
Can someone please explain to me what’s wrong with us women that we can’t be considered nor treated as an equal participating member of this society? It doesn’t seem to be an unreasonable question given the headlines — gender gap headlines that speak for themselves. I’ve … [Read more...]
There is a doctor in the house, but she usually gets paid less
As a college professor, many of my students would talk about choosing their professions based on potential salary and lifetime earnings. They wanted the good jobs, the,car, the house and the family lifestyle. They understood college was an expensive commitment and many worked … [Read more...]