Because women are disproportionately involved in child rearing and homemaking, their employment earnings are significantly lower than the employment earnings of both men and single women.

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Studies have shown that women's greater involvement in caregiving and household tasks, combined with persistent gender biases and discrimination in the labor market, result in lower earnings compared to men and single women without caregiver responsibilities. This is commonly referred to as the "motherhood penalty" or "caregiver penalty."

Because Women Are Disproportionately Involved in Child Rearing and Homemaking