Despite progress in gender equality, the pay gap continues to be a major challenge. Policymakers are yet to understand the nuances and intricate mechanics of why women's earnings take a hit after they become mothers, argues Almudena Sevilla.

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20 March 2024

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LSE British Politics and Policy

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https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandpolicy/the-persisting-pay-gap-and-the-motherhood-penalty/

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