Home health care does not pay well. Some argue this is because home healthcare is traditionally a female occupation. Suppose some people argue that home healthcare workers should be paid as much as truck drivers (a male dominated profession). This argument is based on ____.

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Comparable worth refers to the idea that jobs that require similar skills and responsibilities should be paid equally, regardless of gender or other demographic characteristics. This argument is based on the premise that home healthcare workers and truck drivers both perform important jobs that require specialized skills and training, and therefore should be paid similarly.

Home Health Care Does Not Pay Well