> The gender wage gap is mostly a penalty for bearing children. > Men also worked, on average, a few more weekly hours and had a bit more prior experience as t

> The gender wage gap is mostly a penalty for bearing children. > Men also worked, on average, a few more weekly hours and had a bit more prior experience as they entered the workforce. > Childless women have earnings that are quite similar to men’s salaries, while mothers experience a significant wage gap. Hard-hitting stuff Vox. I've got some ideas for the next article in this series, feel free to use any of them: - Shocking study shows micro-transactions prey on children - Groundbreaking research shows businesses don't trust ex-convicts - Scientists prove that Captain Crunch damages the roof of your mouth