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Equal pay quiz
Equal pay is something we all kind of take for granted these days, right? Perhaps we shouldn’t… Take a squiz at this quiz and see if your assumptions are correct!
1. Equal pay – for who?
Women and men
Humans and animals
Children and adults
Teachers and students
2. Has there always been equal pay?
Yes, since the dawn of time
No, up until 1969 it was the law in many occupations that women earned 25 per cent less than men
No, up until 1969 it was the law in many occupations that men earned 25 per cent less than women
3. In the past, how was it justified that men could legally earn more than women?
Men had bigger muscles so they deserved bigger earnings
Men worked to provide for the family
Women were lazy workers
It was just supposed to be that way
4. In today’s age, is pay truly equal?
No, there is still a significant pay gap between working men and women
Yes, since 1969
No, men still earn less than women
5. How is that women earn the same amount as men when they work the same job but ultimately receive less over their lifetime?
More women work part-time
Women have a general responsibility for caring and household work
Occupation and industry segregation
Women are less likely to get bonuses and benefits added to their wages
All of the above
6. What is an over award?
An inconsistency in wages: when women are paid the award rate while their male colleagues receive a higher rate than the award
A rate of pay for women that is higher than the award rate
An award for working over time
An award employers receive if they over pay women employees