Analysis of Wage Differences Caused by Gender

Abstract

This paper aims to explore the gender pay gap, taking Google as an example. The study aims to address gender discrimination and wage inequality in the workplace and explore possible ways to address these issues. This paper adopts the case analysis method, takes Google company as the research object, collects and analyzes Google's salary data and corporate environment and other related materials. In addition, this paper also combines the literature survey method to collect theoretical and empirical research on gender discrimination, employment opportunity inequality and social and family pressure to comprehensively reveal the reasons for the gender pay gap. Research shows that women at Google are generally paid less than their male counterparts, especially in technical roles. This pay gap is not due to the lack of ability or experience of female employees, but rather the fact that Google is dominated by men and women are often discriminated against when it comes to promotions and salary negotiations. By analyzing the Google case, this paper reveals several major causes of the gender pay gap, including gender discrimination and prejudice, unequal employment opportunities, and social and family pressures. The findings of this paper show that in addressing the gender pay gap, governments, businesses and individuals need to work together to achieve gender equality in the workplace and narrow the gender pay gap.