What is Claudia Goldin's central theory on the gender pay gap?
My work suggests the gender pay gap is not solely due to direct discrimination, but also deeply embedded in occupational segregation and the unequal division of household labor. The 'gap' often widens significantly within marriages, particularly after the birth of children, as women tend to take on more caregiving responsibilities, impacting career progression and earnings. Technology and education have played a role, but often in ways that reinforce existing inequalities without careful policy intervention.
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