The gender pay gap

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The gender pay gap

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The gender pay gap has been decreasing over time, although it still exists in almost every profession and industry.

Answer: C 
 Studies show that the gender pay gap grows as women get more education, which is known as the "motherhood penalty." This is often due to the fact that women are more likely to take time off for caregiving responsibilities and may be viewed as less committed or competent because of it.

Answers A and D are both incorrect. The gender pay gap varies widely by state and tends to stay relatively consistent over the course of a career, rather than becoming smaller.

The Gender Pay Gap