Sarah divides her time between her career and her family. She has the same qualifications and total work experience as her male peers but has had a two-year gap in her work experience. If she is receiving a salary less than her peers, she is most likely being subject to ________.

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The mommy tax refers to the phenomenon of women earning less in the workplace due to taking time off to care for children or family members. Sarah's two-year gap in work experience could be seen as a result of taking time off for family reasons, which could lead to her receiving a lower salary compared to her male peers who did not take time off. Therefore, the most likely explanation for her lower salary is the mommy tax. The other options are less relevant or do not apply to Sarah's situation.

Sarah Divides Her Time Between Her Career and Her Family