Comparable worth
Elaine Joy Sorensen
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Comparable worth
Published
1994
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pages
166
ISBN-10
0691032637
Description
For decades women working as nurses, librarians, and secretaries have argued that they are paid less than men in jobs requiring comparable skill and effort. By the late 1980s, the notion of "comparable worth" had become a familiar one, and comparable worth initiatives were being developed to counteract the persistent disparities between male and female pay. In a comprehensive assessment of this policy, Elaine Sorensen lays out the various approaches states have taken, identifying the most and least successful among them. The author attributes part of the gender pay gap to economic discrimination and suggests theoretical models that best explain this discrimination. She examines the usefulness of comparable worth policies as a means of reducing male/female wage disparities. Minnesota's policies are examined in detail as an example of promising efforts in this regard. Sorensen ends by examining comparable worth's likely future fate in Congress and the courts.
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How many pages are in Comparable worth?
This edition of Comparable worth has approximately 166 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Comparable worth?
For most readers, Comparable worth typically takes between 3h 28m and 2h 18m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 41,500 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Comparable worth?
The estimated word count for Comparable worth is approximately 41,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Comparable worth?
Comparable worth was written by Elaine Joy Sorensen.
When was Comparable worth published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1994. The original work may have been published on a different date.