Men Are Paid Too Much

No matter what kind of education a woman has in the United States, males’ salaries are always higher. Even though both parties have the same qualifications, males are paid more because that is how America society is. Throughout history, many individuals believe that because of influential, intellectual and sophisticated men are responsible for how America is today. This bigoted mindset deludes that women also played an essential role in making America the way it is currently. Despite the accomplishments and success women can have, there is an economic gap between salaries.

For example, in the bar graph above, the difference in income is consistent throughout. Based on how low or high the individual’s education (qualification) is, men

are paid more. As the professions increase in salary, there are not as many women in the field and this leads to an even greater gap in income. Education does assist in widening the income gap between males and females and also between races. Based on how educated an individual is, depends on how high their salary is. The higher the education, the greater the salary and vice versa. However, the spectrum of pay is not equal like it should be. Although women are eligible for the same professions as men, many individuals assume that women are not capable enough at the task at hand and are not hired. In essence, the greater the demand of education, the less chance of women being hired. It is how the United States is. Assuming women are not able to accomplish something and not giving them the opportunity to prove themselves. This reason leads many women to work low income jobs because the difference in pay in higher paying jobs is very distinguishable. The inequality of income not only plays a role in sex, but also in race as well. A white male is almost guaranteed to make more than a Black male just because of the difference in skin color. As previously stated, same qualifications occurs, but because the person is born Black has them already being paid less than someone who is considered White.

As the line graph above indicates that being Black in the United States means having a lower salary. As compared to Whites who are paid considerably higher than those who are Black. The graph illustrates the difference between races. Essentially that being Black in the United States is challenging when trying to make a living for oneself and family. Companies and business decide whether or not who’s paid more and for a majority of the time pay Black’s less. It is not visibly seen in most cases, but some companies have a sort of institutionalize discrimination against those who are not considered White.