Why are women paid less than men? New research in South Africa shows the company you work for makes the biggest difference
Ihsaan Bassier and Leila Gautham
Why do women earn less than men? The usual suspects - occupation, hours, experience - explain some of it. But a powerful, often overlooked reason is simply this: where women work. The companies that hire them play a huge role in shaping their lifetime earnings.
30 April 2025
The Conversation
https://theconversation.com/why-are-women-paid-less-than-men-new-research-in-south-africa-shows-the-company-you-work-for-makes-the-biggest-difference-254221
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