All male mechanics at a local garage are paid $50 per day. However, Sally, the sole female employee with the same job role is paid $30. Sally demands that she be paid the same wages as her male counterparts, as she performs the same jobs. Sally's demand is based on the idea of_____.

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Sally's demand for equal wages is based on the idea of comparable worth, which asserts that employees who perform similar jobs with similar levels of skill, effort, and responsibility should be paid equally, regardless of gender or other demographic differences.

All Male Mechanics at a Local Garage Are Paid $50