Pay disparity between men and women is a hoax. Women do have the opportunity to earn as much as men. The level of education, field of employment, years of consecutive work experience and, most importantly, women's personal choices must be considered when comparing incomes. Otherwise, the whole exercise is like comparing apples to oranges.
Women are to be highly valued regardless of the decisions they make in relation to their income.
Choosing to work part-time, taking temporary leave or permanently leaving the work force to care for their families are choices women make every day. Women don t need the government to dictate their wages. Employer-employee judgement should not be overruled by comparable worth or pay equity guidelines. And the comparable worth of that decision is invaluable to our society.