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Why Are Women Still Earning Less Than Men?

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 More women are getting college degrees than men these days, but they still aren't being paid as much. In 2008, 29.4 million women and 28.4 million men ages 25 and older held bachelor's degrees or higher, according to just-released data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Women had a larger share of high-school diplomas, as well as associate and master's degrees.

 

But why are educational gains not translating into pay equity for college-educated, full-time working women? What's the solution?

Posted on  Monday, May 4, 2009By tinaelizabeth
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