Cents Quote by Anne-Marie Slaughter
“When we talk about gender pay gaps in the United States, and if you look at women without children, they earn 96 cents for every dollar that a man is earning, while for mothers it is about 76 cents. That's nearly 25 percent less. For single mothers, the situation is even worse. One third of them are living in poverty or just on the edge of poverty. This is an unacceptable situation.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Gender Pay Equity, United Nations, 2023
Women without children earn slightly less than men, while mothers earn significantly less, leading to high poverty rates among single mothers, which is unacceptable.
In simple terms: Mothers earn far less than men, causing poverty.
Key Takeaway
Address pay equity and support families.
Themes
gender inequality
pay equity
poverty
family support
Mood
concerned
determined
urgent
Type
policy
advocacy
social justice
When to use this quote
- policy advocacy
- corporate pay audits
- childcare subsidies
- education programs
- community outreach
Key Concepts
economic disparity
labor market
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can policies reduce the motherhood penalty?
- What support helps single mothers escape poverty?
A Different Perspective
Structural biases and caregiving responsibilities limit progress without systemic change.
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