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Why Men Earn More
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Why Men Earn More

The Startling Truth Behind the Pay Gap - And What Women Can Do About It

AMACOM, 2005 plus...


Editorial Rating

8

Qualities

  • Applicable
  • Eye Opening
  • Concrete Examples

Recommendation

Men’s movement guru Warren Farrell teaches you how to get more money, and says men earn more because women prioritize family over career. They work shorter hours, take more parental leave, and are less productive, trained and committed. If you’re a male who has prioritized hearth and home, you may have made some similar choices. Farrell also outlines some factors – danger, discomfort, heavy lifting – that increase the pay for some jobs. His data about salary-based job search is practical, but if you see the world through egalitarian or feminist lenses, you may find yourself a little testy.

Take-Aways

  • Women (and men) should think strategically about their career choices and training.
  • Men and women make different career choices: men focus on salaries; women focus on benefits, work conditions and personal fulfillment.
  • Earning more often can thwart these priorities. Getting a higher salary may require relocating, working long hours, traveling or commuting.

About the Author

Warren Farrell is the author of several books on men in the U.S., including Why Men Are the Way They Are and The Myth of Male Power. He has appeared on Oprah and Larry King Live.


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    A. D. 5 years ago
    The correct statistic on hours per week is: <br> <br>“working 45 hours per week averages 44% more income than someone working 40 hours per week. That’s 44% more income for 13% more time.”