All things being equal (education, experience, commitment) men make higher salaries than their female counterparts.
So why is this okay, but Affirmative Action is not? This inequity in the salaries obviously favors men over women so can this be an example of Affirmative Action for men? Men are being paid based on their gender and not on their merits.
2007-02-21 13:11:36 · 8 answers · asked by Mrs. Bass 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Unfortunately it's still an 'old boys' network' in most corporations and big business and until that changes women will be always be underpaid compared to men's salaries and benefits.
2007-02-21 13:23:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
Maybe all things aren't equal (education and experience) (and what is commitment?), maybe the guys that aced you out really were more qualified. And I thought we have EEOC and Affirmative Action. If we do, why isn't it working? Every time I've hired someone I've had to write a 15 page essay about why the person I hired was most qualified. If you are basing you statement on personal experience, I would suggest getting more education and experience (commitment can only be demonstrated).
Hey "ursustrader" great citation for this subject, one of Ayn Rands best hero's was a female, Dagny Taggart (V.P. of Railroad Operations in "Atlas Shrugged",), very appropriate, and the person who posted this question won't even know what we are talking about or Ayn Rand's message about work and merit.
And thank you to the 4 people who gave me the thumbs down. I'm glad work and merit are things to be scorned. I will be retired before you and I will scorn work and merit in favor of my entitlement when it comes my time. I am glad you will be wanting to take care of me. Thank You!
2007-02-21 21:19:31 · answer #2 · answered by Yo it's Me 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
That's right. It should all be based on merit and deeds, not gender. It is a fact, what you said, but it is getting better. I really think women are stronger nowadays than they have ever been, and lots of progress has been made. Instead of dwelling on it, build on it. Seek out better ways to help women be equal. Complaining never solved anything for the better.
2007-02-21 21:23:48 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 2⤊ 3⤋
One thing you forgot. Women have children & men have children but who is the one that provides most of the care of the children? Women! If the kids get sick, who is called at work, Mom! Women get pregnant, men don't. Although this is supposed not to be a factor in hiring, I honestly believe that it is a consideration that employers think about but won't admit. Even with all things being equal, they really aren't!
2007-02-21 21:20:55 · answer #4 · answered by geegee 6 · 1⤊ 4⤋
I don't see this. Do you have links? Women often choose to go in and out of the work force, by their own choice, to have families. I would think you would need to factor that in. I do not see a lot of young women complaining about this. I wonder how current your info is.
2007-02-21 21:16:51 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Your information is just propaganda. Women still stay home and watch the kids, which warps the salary information. Furthermore, you have obviously not read this:
http://www.aynrand.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=5216&news_iv_ctrl=1076
2007-02-21 21:14:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
Maybe guys hold a better poker face and are better negotiators.
2007-02-21 21:14:52 · answer #7 · answered by pretender59321 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
affirmative action's days are numbered. enjoy it while you still can.
2007-02-21 21:15:34 · answer #8 · answered by patriot07 5 · 1⤊ 4⤋