When the war between the sexes goes hot, there will be no people left. (Apologies to Joe Jackson)
Before the lead starts flying Ms Merren, how about a presentation of the facts?
- There is a lack of diversity in some professions. The BLS (Bureau of Labour Statistics-USA) assessed this. It found a 'gap' in representation.
- Median wage of women divided by median wage of men, revealed a 'gross pay gap'
- The 'gross gap' was extensive, but removing bias from the data set revealed that the 'gap' was not anything like being portrayed,
- The 'gap' was distilled and researched and statistically corrected the gap is not very much.
- The reason for the gap; CHOICE. That is women choose jobs that just happen to be paid less. Men in those jobs are paid the same as the women.
Nurses and Midwifery Gender Percentages
Female 89%
Male 11%
Source: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registration Data Table - March 2018
For a quick summary:
When the median wage of women(full time) is divided by the median wage of men(full time), there is a difference. Of course given that women CHOOSE particular professions, often these vocations aren't remunerated as well.
So the diversity craved by Ms Merren would result in women being forced into professions/vocations that suit her ignorant view, rather than where many women CHOOSE to work. Hardly a step forward Ms Merren is it?
Another lightweight lawyer