The term "wage gap" simply refers to a disparity in wages (or compensation) between two groups. Often, the wage gap refers to the gap in compensation between what men and women are paid. However, your pay may be impacted by more than one factor (e.g. gender, race, and / or sexual orientation, etc.).

Hence, the wage gap is actually an intersectional concept. Before we can address pay equity and even get to the negotiation table, we need to first understand the issue.

The wage gaps for women, people of color, and LGBTQIA+ are addressed in the below article. However, we acknowledge that there may be additional wage gaps we have not represented. Please share anything we may have missed or additional considerations using the comment functionality!

More Information on the Wage Gap 📈

• The Wage Gap for Women

• The Wage Gap for Women of Color

• The Wage Gap for Men of Color

• The Wage Gap for LGBTQIA+ Individuals

So...What Can I Do? 🤔

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• The wage gaps across gender, race, and sexual orientation are complex socio-economic issues. Positive strides are being made, but until there is true equal pay, there is still work to be done. Here's what you can do:

Resources to Learn More 📚

• About the wage gap for women and women of color

• About the wage gap for men of color

• About the wage gap for LGBTQIA+