Five myths about the gender pay gap

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Here are the myths described by Vivien Labaton:

1. The pay gap is closing rapidly. ...

2. Women earn less because they work in industries that pay less. ...

3. Women earn less because they don’t negotiate well. ...

4. Women earn less because mothers choose to work less. ...

5. To close the pay gap, we should focus on deterring discrimination. ...

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