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An alternative explanation, given the difference in numbers here, is that discrimination against women means that the only women remaining in the field are thos
by aninhumer 9y ago
An alternative explanation, given the difference in numbers here, is that discrimination against women means that the only women remaining in the field are those who are the most competent and well prepared for the job, whereas less competent men are given the benefit of the doubt, and allowed into the same positions.
- x220 9y agoYes, what a clever, politically convenient explanation.
- PunchTornado 9y agoNope, the number of women and men in the workplace is almost the same in countries like Iceland, while the wage difference between males and females in their 20s is still there.
- PunchTornado 9y agoThe fact remains that there are more women going to college and getting a degree than men. So I don't understand why you say we don't need to balance that...