The removal of legal barriers alone may not be sufficient to eliminate the pay gap between men and women because the increased competition may not be able to overcome

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Legal barriers can help to prevent discrimination, but they cannot address underlying biases and preferences of some employers and customers. If employers prefer to discriminate against women, they may find ways to do so even in the absence of legal barriers. Similarly, if customers prefer to work with men rather than women, employers may be more likely to hire men, regardless of their qualifications or experience. Both employer and customer preferences can contribute to the persistence of the gender pay gap, even when legal barriers are removed.

The Removal of Legal Barriers Alone May Not Be Sufficient