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lumberjack_jeff

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1. AAUW's previous study of the issue in 2007 came to a similar conclusion - 7%
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 10:12 AM
Nov 2012

But, like this study, the result was hidden in the fine print, behind the inflammatory and misleading headline.

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AAUW's previous study of the issue in 2007 came to a similar conclusion - 7% lumberjack_jeff Nov 2012 #1
If you have a convenient scapegoat like the "patriarchy" you can still disregard the study Major Nikon Nov 2012 #3
The author makes a good case rrneck Nov 2012 #2
When even that AAUW is forced to concede, grudgingly 4th law of robotics Nov 2012 #5
If you consider total compensation, rather than just wages, the difference becomes even smaller Major Nikon Nov 2012 #4
It's almost as if differences in personal preferences are driving any wage gap 4th law of robotics Nov 2012 #6
They wouldn't be very fucking smart bosses if that were the case Major Nikon Nov 2012 #11
Indeed. Any sane boss would jump at the chance 4th law of robotics Nov 2012 #12
I don't think that is significantly meaningful, and here's why. lumberjack_jeff Nov 2012 #8
I'm not sure most studies look at it that way Major Nikon Nov 2012 #10
I wonder how long before it starts going the other way... Hemp_is_good Nov 2012 #13
It already has Major Nikon Nov 2012 #14
I am 100% certain that if women end up earning more than men 4th law of robotics Nov 2012 #15
It will be a long time before it is considered appropriate to even investigate. lumberjack_jeff Nov 2012 #16
Who wants to look at the facts and details or minutia of an issue when it just feels jp11 Nov 2012 #7
Disagreeing proves you support women being paid less than men 4th law of robotics Nov 2012 #9
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