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How the motherhood penalty is widening the gender pay gap

Feb 19, 2024 6:06:58 PM

The average hourly salary of mothers in the UK is only 72% of that earned by fathers, recent data has revealed. This means the gap is even worse than 50 years ago! This glaring disparity unveils the profound impact of the 'motherhood penalty,' casting a long shadow over gender equality in the workforce. 

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