The Gender Pay Gap: Understanding the Numbers by Abdel-Raouf, Buhler PB..

Taylor & Francis

The Gender Pay GapUnderstanding the Numbers\nAuthor(s): Fatma Abdel-Raouf, Patricia M. Buhler\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367430306, 978-0367430306\nSynopsis\nClosing the gender pay gap begins with awareness and understanding of the state of the gap. This hybrid book that serves as a resource for both the academic and corporate communities, builds the readers awareness of the gender pay gap, its magnitude and ramifications, and provides action plans to address the challenge. \n\nMuch of the existing literature on the gender pay gap provides an excellent foundation in stating facts and inferences; yet, the reader is often left wondering \""now what?\"" This book tells the story of the state of the gap by the numbers and then offers specific actions that can be taken to achieve equity. The authors combine backgrounds in statistics and management/HR to provide a unique perspective in painting a broader overview .