Why are women paid less than men?
New research in South Africa shows the company you work for makes the biggest difference
04 May 2025 - 09:36
Why do women earn less than men? The usual suspects — occupation, hours, experience — explain some of it. But a powerful, often overlooked reason is simply this: where women work. The companies that hire them play a huge role in shaping their lifetime earnings.
South Africa has a severe gender pay gap, much of which is unexplained by worker characteristics such as occupation, skills or experience...
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