Why are women paid less than men? | The Economist The gender pay gap is not caused by women earning less than men for the same job. It is largely because women choose different careers and suffer a ¡°motherhood penalty¡±¡¯. or CLICK HERE to watch the video Vocabulary: 1. Executive - person or group of persons having administrative or supervisory authority in an organization 2. Caretaker - a person who is in charge of the maintenance of a building, estate, etc.; superintendent 3. Ambitious - eagerly desirous of achieving or obtaining success, power, wealth, a specific goal, etc. Questions: 1. Discuss why women are paid less than men. 2. Explain in detail what ¡°motherhood penalty¡± is. 3. React to the statement, ¡°The race for gender equality is far from over.¡± 4. Do Koreans experience a gender pay gap? How serious is the said issue? 5. Share your thoughts about non-traditional careers and househusbands. How common are they in your country?
Questions: 1. Discuss why women are paid less than men. 2. Explain in detail what ¡°motherhood penalty¡± is. 3. React to the statement, ¡°The race for gender equality is far from over.¡± 4. Do Koreans experience a gender pay gap? How serious is the said issue? 5. Share your thoughts about non-traditional careers and househusbands. How common are they in your country?