comparable worth

American  

noun

1. the doctrine that a woman's and man's pay should be equal when their work requires equal training, skills, and responsibilities.

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Example Sentences

We recognize that there are significant costs to reach comparable worth for the human services sector.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 26, 2023

For example, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees endorsed comparable worth, the theory that employers should root out pay discrimination by resetting wages based on work value rather than prevailing market rates.

From Slate • Aug. 24, 2021

According to the doctrine of comparable worth, people should be compensated equally for work requiring comparable skills, responsibilities, and effort.

From Textbooks • Jul. 28, 2021

It wasnt that long ago when the political agenda of the womens movement included stuff like comparable worth and universal child and elder care.

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2014

Opponents of comparable worth, which President Reagan once called "a cockamamie idea," were gleeful.

From Time Magazine Archive