Recent national and state legislation to increase minimum wage will have more economic repercussions for men across the life course than for women.

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This statement is false. Research has shown that women are more likely to be employed in low-wage jobs and therefore more likely to benefit from an increase in minimum wage. Additionally, women often face greater financial challenges due to the gender wage gap and may struggle more with poverty and financial insecurity. Therefore, increasing the minimum wage would have more economic benefits for women than men.

Recent National and State Legislation to Increase Minimum Wage Will