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 @9LV2W7J from Washington  answered…1yr1Y

The amount you are being paid should always be about the position you hold in that company, corporation or instatution.

 @9KF49B9 from Washington  answered…1yr1Y

No, people should not be paid the same amount. If an employee is inefficient while working, they should not be paid the same as someone who puts more effort in and performs better while working. It has nothing to do with gender, rather it has everything to do how effective a worker is.

 @9K4JCB3 from Washington  answered…1yr1Y

Those working the same job shouldn't have a different pay based off of gender, religion, preference in partner, race, etc. However, those who work harder and have a higher paying job/title, shouldn't be discriminated against either.

 @9JHJKWJ from Washington  answered…1yr1Y

They should be people based on performance not based on gender. If women do as good or better they should make the same or more, same for men.

 @9HN5936 from Washington  answered…2yrs2Y

I think you should be paid for how well the job is done. If a man does the job better and quicker than the women the women should not be paid the same.

 @9H2P7PJ from Washington  answered…2yrs2Y

No because for example, woman's soccer makes hundreds of millions of dollars less than men's soccer, so if they work as hard and do as a good a job than yes. Same applies for switched roles

 @9GXT4L4  from Washington  answered…2yrs2Y

If the man is preforming more efficiently and/or better than the woman, or the woman is preforming better, then they should get either bonuses or raises depending on their work ethic.

 @9GX7P9G from Washington  answered…2yrs2Y

Men and Woman working everything the same, same experience, and hours should be paid the same if everything is equivalent.

 @9GNMS7H from Washington  answered…2yrs2Y

No, but there should be a new organization that works similar to health inspectors, checking the wages and making sure they are fair.

 @9GHY4Q6 from Washington  answered…2yrs2Y

If they work the same hours and put in the same effort then, yes. If one (men) does more than the other than no.

 @9G39GRN from Washington  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, assuming they put in the same effort. Salary should be based on work and gender should be disregarded when determining it

 @9FSX6WR from Washington  answered…2yrs2Y

yes as long as the men and the women have the same experience they should be payed the same but if not then they should not be payed the same.

 @9FLX5PYPeace and Freedom  from Washington  answered…2yrs2Y

depends on who is working harder and the person that is working harder can get a better raise

 @9F9NRSM from Washington  answered…2yrs2Y

Who ever has more experience if they have the same job and the same skill then yes

 @9DRNPFT from Washington  answered…2yrs2Y

 @9DQ7CLFRepublican from Washington  answered…2yrs2Y

If the woman does as good as a job as the man then they should be paid the same.

 @9DHTDPL from Washington  answered…2yrs2Y

 @9D9B5JV from Washington  answered…2yrs2Y

 @9CKMV2X from Washington  answered…2yrs2Y

No because a man and a woman are fundamentally, different here’s an example if you have a female construction worker who can only do half or three fourths of what a male construction can do would it make any sense to pay them the same, I think not

  @VulcanMan6  from Kansas  commented…2yrs2Y

The question already clarifies that they're doing the same job; if they are performing the same job, then they should be paid the same rate, because not doing so is blatant discrimination. If a job pays $20/hr, then anyone who works that job should be making that same rate, regardless of gender or race or even competence, because the pay is merely based on hours worked. Even if the pay is based on production rates (like $2/unit or something), then that rate would still need to apply equally to everyone, regardless of gender/race/etc., even though that means those who produce more will make more money, but the pay rate is the same for all genders.

 @H0u5ePeteLibertarian from Tennessee  disagreed…2yrs2Y

While I understand your perspective, it's important to consider that pay is often reflective of more than just the job role or hours worked. It encapsulates elements such as experience, skill level, negotiation abilities, and even unique value brought to the company. For instance, in professional sports, players often have the same job - to play the game - yet their salaries can differ drastically. Why? Because their skills, experience, and the unique value they bring to the team are different.

It's a complex issue and we need to be careful not to oversimplify it. What are your thoughts on this? How can we account for these variables while ensuring fairness in pay?

  @VulcanMan6  from Kansas  commented…2yrs2Y

The issue is that gender is not, and should not be, a factor that changes your pay...that is quite literally discrimination. Unless you are blatantly arguing in favor of discrimination, there is no reason why gender should be a factor that affects your rate of pay.

As for "fairness in pay", the only way to ensure actual fairness would be to guarantee all workers direct, democratic ownership over the profits/products of their own labor.

 Deleteddisagreed…2yrs2Y

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.

 @eXecutiveSealLibertarianfrom Northern Mariana Islands  disagreed…2yrs2Y

Let's not forget that each of these elements is performance-oriented, not gender-oriented.

Take the case of professional sports that you've mentioned. The difference in pay stems from various factors: ticket sales, merchandise sales, viewership, and even individual branding. Essentially, it's market-driven, not gender-driven.

When it comes to jobs outside of professional sports, the same concept should apply. If a woman and a man are in the same position, with the same experience, doing the same job, they should be paid equally. If one outperforms the other, then yes, their pay…  Read more

 @isupportIndependent  from Washington  answered…11mos11MO

Yes, but this is irrelevant and shouldn't even be a topic of discussion because gender wage gap isn't real. The only determining factor for wage differences should be education, experience and tenure, and should be calculated as such. The gender of the individual should not matter.

 @9DGCW2V from Washington  answered…2yrs2Y

  @TruthHurts101 from Washington  answered…2yrs2Y

No, the government should never determine what a private business should pay employees

No, this is irrelevant because the gender wage gap is a MYTH!! The gov't should NEVER interfere in private business practices unless there is a CLEAR threat to basic HUMAN RIGHTS, GIVEN BY GOD (aka vaccine mandates). There are far too many variables -- for example you want a male rather than a female farm hand because men are stronger. If you think you are being UNJUSTLY treated you can always WALK AWAY no one is FORCING YOU to stay in THAT JOB. You've agreed to it, and your employer is your boss. So the government needs to BUT OUT and stick its nose somewhere else because the ECONOMY is NOT the GOVERNMENT'S DOMAIN and it should not micromanage every little decision private institutions make!!!

 @ReflectiveQuesterRepublicanfrom Maine  agreed…2yrs2Y

It's interesting to consider how different industries require different skill sets and physical abilities. For instance, in physically demanding jobs like construction or firefighting, some employers may prefer hiring men due to their perceived physical strength. However, it's important to recognize that individual abilities can vary significantly, and there are many strong women capable of excelling in these roles as well.

Do you think there could be a middle ground where the government encourages equal opportunities and fair treatment without overstepping its boundaries in the private sector?

 @9B96CDP from Washington  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes however, there are too many other variables such as education, experience, and tenure that determine a fair salary

 @966Z84F from Washington  answered…3yrs3Y

 @94QF4RS from Washington  answered…3yrs3Y

Regardless of gender i think both women and men should get payed for how good the quality of the work is done, I also think education, experience and tenure are in different categories because you can have a good education but not much experience in jobs and ETC.

 @9482C8W from Washington  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes but only if they have had experience in the job already or have been working with the company for just as long as their counterpart

 @945ZC98 from Washington  answered…3yrs3Y

No, especially if the other gender doesn't put the same amount of work into it.

 @93WHRWN from Washington  answered…3yrs3Y

No. Because businesses should pay an employee who is supporting a family (be that a wife, children, parents, etc.) more in order to foster a life-affirming community. However, employees who are not the family's breadwinner should still get a good living wage.

 @92ZVM7J from Washington  answered…3yrs3Y

 @92Z2MM7Republican from Washington  answered…3yrs3Y

 @92YYJ8Q from Washington  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes they should be paid equally, but I believe it depends on the position of the job.

 @92RPC2T from Washington  answered…3yrs3Y

 @92PFQJZ from Washington  answered…3yrs3Y

 @8ZSBBDR from Washington  answered…3yrs3Y

That depends on the job. If it’s something anyone can do like office work, then yes they should. But if it’s more complicated it should depend on their skills and experience that should determine their payment

 @8YVG7KB from Washington  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, and the thing that should differ the salary is the education, experience, and the position of the job. The wage should be equal regardless of gender.

 @8RH7CFT from Washington  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, given that both workers have the same amount of experience, education, and knowledge of the job.

 @8RH7C2PLibertarian from Washington  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but still account for other variables such as education, experience, and tenure that determine a fair salary.

 @8QHM7SW from Washington  answered…4yrs4Y

 @8F34KR4 from Washington  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, but the current requirements in the Equal Pay Act of 1963 are already sufficient, they just need to be enforced.

 @8C6B75S from Washington  answered…5yrs5Y

 @Minarchist-08Libertarian from Washington  answered…1yr1Y

No, the government should never determine what a private business should pay employees

Government has no right to involve itself in this.

 @9CMFW36 from Washington  answered…2yrs2Y

 @99K9LPZ from Washington  answered…2yrs2Y

 @97BPD4W from Washington  answered…3yrs3Y

 @B5X29HV from Washington  answered…5 days5D

For Entry level jobs Yes, But there's too many variables such as education & Experience that determines a fair salary

 @9F896S2 from Washington  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, BUT only if they have the exact same requirements. It too though, should also be dependent on their skills, how long they have been working, their hours, and the position. They also shouldn't be paid equally if one is doing bad and the other is doing better regardless of gender.

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