The gender pay gap is often described as women earning less than men for the same work. But that’s only part of the story.
Behind the gap are systemic forces: the motherhood penalty, the undervaluing of care work, barriers to promotion, and the compounded impact of race and class.
The result isn’t just smaller paychecks — it’s lost security, opportunity, and equality over a lifetime.
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