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The Wage Gap for Mothers is Even Wider

March 16, 2018

Romper // Sophie Hirsh

The penalty on earnings for being a mother has increased in the United States due to insufficient paid-leave and gender discrimination policies. While the gap for women with two or more children seems to be narrowing, mothers with one child are still struggling. Read about the underlying causes of this gap, and what policies can address it best.

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