Women in the Workforce
Dear Teachers,
The following statistics, published by the United States Census Bureau, highlight women in the workforce, including earnings, occupations, and wage gaps.
The interactive map, graph, and infographics can be examined as part of a primary source activity, where students can ponder, write, and discuss the following:
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What is the purpose of the statistics?
- What are the values of the statistics?
- What are the limitations of the statistics?
- Will there ever be “Equal Pay for Equal Work” across the country?
- Why are women still generally earning less than men?
| Source | Source Type |
| What Is the Gender Wage Gap in Your State? | interactive map |
| Equal Pay Day: March 15, 2022 | graph |
| Women's Earnings | infographic |
| Change in Women's Occupations | infographic |
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