Gender Wage Gap Activity

Abstract

This active learning group activity asks students to explore data and articles on factors that contribute to the gender wage gap.  After a time of exploration, they share their results with their peers and engage in a guided discussion about the information they learned.  In doing so, students critically evaluate the gender wage gap and propose...

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Details

Subject Area(s):

High School Sociology, Introduction to Sociology/Social Problems, Occupations/Professions, Sex and Gender, Stratification/Mobility

Resource Type(s):

Assignment, Class Activity

Class Level(s):

College 100, College 200, High School

Class Size(s):

Medium, Small

Usage Notes

This activity could be used in an Introduction to Sociology class, a Women’s Issues class, or a lower-level Sociology of Work class.

It should be noted that this activity is designed as an introduction to factors that contribute to the gender wage gap, and thus it provides an overview rather than a focused or deep presentation of each...

Learning Goals and Assessments

Learning Goal(s):

1. Describe factors that contribute to the gender wage gap
2. Apply key concepts by considering strategies to address the gender wage gap
3. Discuss the challenge of viewing the gender wage gap through only a binary lens

Goal Assessment(s):

1. The learning outcomes will be assessed through teach out sessions and questions on a unit exam. Example exam questions are included.