Video; “Explained: Why Women Are Paid Less”

First, you are to watch “Explained: Why Women Are Paid Less”

Then, go to the following Wall Street Journal (Links to an external site.) graphic presenting Census Bureau data on occupational pay gaps: http://graphics.wsj.com/gender-pay-gap/?fbclid=IwAR0NSRl1281LnC9x-AD59uD8y0fH4uWMSEOQ3kbZGHI5K8MKeEx1hIfrtvc (Links to an external site.)

Find the occupation that best aligns with your future career goals. Report the median pay data for men and women (make sure to identify the occupation). What might account for the differences in pay between men and women for the occupation you selected? Do you think any of the factors discussed in the “Why Women Are Paid Less” have an impact on the differences in pay?