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redqueen

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14. Yes, the math has been done and checked and rechecked...

Reply to libodem (Reply #13)

Tue Apr 9, 2013, 12:19 PM

Apr 2013

and for some industries, the gap is smaller. However to ignore the millions of women who aren't in one of those industries is simply wrong. The fact that some women are almost being paid fairly does not mean all our struggles on this issue are over and we can all relax now.

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On Pay Equity Day, Why Women Are Paid Less Than Men [View all] redqueen Apr 2013 OP

k and r--and waiting for the usual suspects. . . niyad Apr 2013 #1

The ones who smear me as not being a 'real' feminist, and claim I never post about 'real' issues, redqueen Apr 2013 #3

I find it mildly amusing that you post a completely rational, important Vinnie From Indy Apr 2013 #7

Bellowing? WTF? redqueen Apr 2013 #10

remdi95 opiate69 Apr 2013 #19

awww, that is so sweet niyad Apr 2013 #21

This message was self-deleted by its author BainsBane Apr 2013 #24

Rec. The Link Apr 2013 #2

K&R haikugal Apr 2013 #4

It is libodem Apr 2013 #5

There are a dedicated few here who insist there is no wage gap. redqueen Apr 2013 #6

Again, why did you post this? Vinnie From Indy Apr 2013 #8

Why do you have a problem with what I said? redqueen Apr 2013 #11

Were your ears burning or what? The Link Apr 2013 #12

Is there something not factual about what she posted? Starry Messenger Apr 2013 #22

It is clear libodem Apr 2013 #13

Yes, the math has been done and checked and rechecked... redqueen Apr 2013 #14

+10.000 smirkymonkey Apr 2013 #16

No - SOME women earn .77 cents JustAnotherGen Apr 2013 #26

is it strange hfojvt Apr 2013 #18

HuffPo doesn't say the gap doesn't exist BainsBane Apr 2013 #20

I did not represent anything about the Sommers article hfojvt Apr 2013 #30

My journal entry on Republican Christina Hoff Sommers and her false claims: Starry Messenger Apr 2013 #23

Thank you for linking to that. nt redqueen Apr 2013 #29

You've Got to be kidding me with that noise JustAnotherGen Apr 2013 #27

"I think the claim of 77 cents on the dollar is clearly nonsense" BainsBane Apr 2013 #31

Congress has been dragging its feet on pay inequality for a very long time slackmaster Apr 2013 #9

I agree. Thank you! smirkymonkey Apr 2013 #15

k&r Starry Messenger Apr 2013 #17

This message was self-deleted by its author HiPointDem Apr 2013 #25

k&r HappyMe Apr 2013 #28

men react to getting" paid" less mercuryblues Apr 2013 #32