Introduction to Sociology (Eleventh Edition)
Introduction to Sociology (Eleventh Edition)
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ISBN: 9780393639407
Author: Deborah Carr, Anthony Giddens, Mitchell Duneier, Richard P. Appelbaum
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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Summary Introduction

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Women are paid only 82% of what men are paid for the same work. Sex segregation means the jobs most women have are low paying. Human capital theory says that people who invest more in their own skills get paid more. Childhood socialization and guidance counsellors may deter women from aspiring to high paying jobs.

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