First and foremost, I believe in a merit-based system

Pay should be determined by an individual's skills, qualifications, and performance, not their gender. In the business world, results matter, and that's what should dictate compensation. Women who excel and deliver results are already being rewarded equally. It's not about gender; it's about competence. Furthermore, the gender wage gap often cited is misleading. Many studies fail to consider relevant factors such as career choices, working hours, and job preferences. Women may sometimes choose different career paths that pay differently.