Equal Pay
Definition
Equal pay refers to the concept that individuals should receive the same amount of pay for performing the same job, regardless of their gender or other demographic characteristics.
Analogy
Imagine if you and your friend both bought the same ice cream cone but you had to pay more just because you're wearing a red shirt. That wouldn't be fair, right? That's what equal pay strives against in terms of wages.
Related terms
Gender Pay Gap: The average difference between the remuneration for men and women who are working. It’s like two people running a race but one starts 100 meters behind even though they’re both aiming for the same finish line.
Discrimination: Unjust or prejudiced treatment of different categories of people, especially on grounds such as race, age, sex etc. It’s like being picked last in a sports team not because you lack skills but due to your appearance or background.
Affirmative Action: Policies designed to increase representation of minorities in areas from which they have been historically excluded (like education and employment). It’s like giving extra support to someone with a broken leg so they can compete fairly in a race.
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