Women earn less than men because:

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Research has shown that one of the major reasons for the gender pay gap is that women, on average, interrupt their careers more often than men to take care of family responsibilities, which results in less job experience and a slower career trajectory. This is commonly referred to as the "motherhood penalty." Other factors such as discrimination and unconscious bias also contribute to the gap, but the interruption of careers due to family responsibilities is a significant factor.

Women Earn Less Than Men Because