HISTORY
THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Women were smarter than men.
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Employers were able to pay women less than men.
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Women complained less than men.
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Women had children who could also work.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Some of the reasons for the gender pay gap are structural and are related to differences in employment, level of education and work experience. If we remove this part, what remains is known as the adjusted gender pay gap.
Detailed explanation-2: -Achieving gender equality is important for workplaces not only because it is ‘fair’ and ‘the right thing to do, ‘ but because it is also linked to a country’s overall economic performance. Workplace gender equality is associated with: Improved national productivity and economic growth.
Detailed explanation-3: -Lack of Awareness Among Women – They lack a basic understanding of how the socio-economic and political forces affect them. They accept all discriminatory practices that persist in families from generation in the name of tradition and societal norms primarily due to their ignorance and unawareness.
Detailed explanation-4: -Companies with more women show superior employee retention due to reduced gender discrimination and a more enjoyable work environment. Employee surveys show that those who work in a gender-diverse environment find their jobs more meaningful with more opportunities to make a difference.