The repetition of a statement which is patently untrue is propaganda.
'Gender pay gap' is simply the median wage of men in full time work, compared to median wage of women in full time work. There is a gap, but why it exists is never discussed.
What it hides is that:
- What people do for a job
- The concentration in particular industries of a particular gender
- Education levels and field of study.
Thus it is disingenuous that all they mention is the 'gap' as it suits a particular agenda.
Is it not surprising that some industries are dominated by one gender? If that work is highly skilled, specialist and even sometimes risky, does that usually attract remuneration differences?
Think of drilling on an oil rig or child care. Would there be a difference is gender presence and remuneration?
This is conveniently ignored.