Quote by Billie Jean King

In 1973, women got 59 cents on the dollar now we are getting 74 cents on the dollar. In the area of finance and business, we are at 68 cents on the dollar.


In 1973, women got 59 cents on the dollar now we are getting

Summary

This quote highlights the persistent gender wage gap that existed in 1973 and continues to exist today. It suggests that in 1973, women earned only 59 cents for every dollar earned by men, and although progress has been made, women still earn 74 cents for every dollar earned by men in general. Specifically, in the field of finance and business, women earn even less at 68 cents on the dollar. Overall, the quote sheds light on the ongoing disparities in pay between genders in various industries.

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Finance
By Billie Jean King
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