Gender Studies

Gender gap: women shouldering a bigger burden of pain

8 Feb 2012

It has long been known that certain pain-related conditions, such as fibromyalgia, migraine and irritable bowel syndrome, are more common in women than in men. And chronic pain after childbirth is surprisingly common.

Down to $6 Per Hour, Gender Pay Gap Shrinks Faster Than Expected

7 Feb 2012

While there is still work to be done when it comes to equaling pay between men and women, it appears that the gender gap is closing quicker than anticipated. That is the finding of a new study, conducted by two University of Georgia professors, which found that over the past 30 years, the gap between wages in men and women has declined significantly. However, despite these decreases, the current ...

Is the gender pay gap normal?

6 Feb 2012

The reasons – both rational and irrational – given in justification for the gender pay gap must be given more attention, writes Eva Cox, in light of the recent Fair Work ruling on social and community awards. 7 Feb 2012 8:32 AM