Ok, I'm sure this has been covered many times in many different ways. What I'd like to do is narrow the discussion to one specific question (or few).
My understand is that the "pay gap" of 78/100 is worthless because it doesn't take into account things like hours worked, job, etc. and that a much smaller figure (5-7% difference?) takes into account MOST of the most obvious variables for any earnings discrepancy. I'm not sure just how small the figure gets but I'd also be interested in this for anyone who knows.
I know that there are other factors that can be in play such as negotiating for a starting salary and ofc the factor that we SHOULD look at each industry individually, but it's just easier talking in aggregate for the most part.
So my question is: IF there is some small discrepancy that is unaccounted for to date (say ~1-5%), IS it a problem and WHY?
I know people will assume sexism for the unknown but I think it's fair to say that it's an argument from ignorance to do so, so I hope we can avoid that.
I've also heard that women have higher job satisfaction, are hired preferably in STEM fields, and other issues that are typically ignored in these conversations. I've had a few conversations recently and although I try to keep it polite and as simple as "please explain WHY it's a problem" it boils down to calling me a misogynist with virginity-induced fury, neither of which is true.
One other thing I've heard is that women have higher job satisfaction, as well, which makes me wonder if women just tend to value enjoyable jobs more than money (I know I would, as a male).
Thanks
My understand is that the "pay gap" of 78/100 is worthless because it doesn't take into account things like hours worked, job, etc. and that a much smaller figure (5-7% difference?) takes into account MOST of the most obvious variables for any earnings discrepancy. I'm not sure just how small the figure gets but I'd also be interested in this for anyone who knows.
I know that there are other factors that can be in play such as negotiating for a starting salary and ofc the factor that we SHOULD look at each industry individually, but it's just easier talking in aggregate for the most part.
So my question is: IF there is some small discrepancy that is unaccounted for to date (say ~1-5%), IS it a problem and WHY?
I know people will assume sexism for the unknown but I think it's fair to say that it's an argument from ignorance to do so, so I hope we can avoid that.
I've also heard that women have higher job satisfaction, are hired preferably in STEM fields, and other issues that are typically ignored in these conversations. I've had a few conversations recently and although I try to keep it polite and as simple as "please explain WHY it's a problem" it boils down to calling me a misogynist with virginity-induced fury, neither of which is true.
One other thing I've heard is that women have higher job satisfaction, as well, which makes me wonder if women just tend to value enjoyable jobs more than money (I know I would, as a male).
Thanks
