By: WorthE

WorthE
Tue, 05 Dec 2017 19:01:09 +0000

In reply to Karen." target="_blank" title="/2017/12/gender-pay-gap-at-ohio-state-male-employees-earn-nearly-8000-more-than-females/comment-page-1/#comment-104344">Karen.">/2017/12/gender-pay-gap-at-ohio-state-male-employees-earn-nearly-8000-more-than-females/comment-page-1/#comment-104344">Karen. @Karen--the reason why women don't stand up is because of retaliation. This is the same reason women don't come forward with allegations of sexual harassment. If she is the only one, then it's "he said/she said" and she is labeled a 'troublemaker' and either moved to a less desirable position where she doesn't cross paths with the harasser or she is forced into the uncomfortable position of having to work with the harasser on a daily basis. The less damaging solution is for her to move on where she can only hope that the culture and workforce are more evolved. Meanwhile, men have the advantage of being able to take their accomplishments with them, but women have to prove themselves anew whenever they change jobs (yes, there is a McKinsey study that cites this). The consequences for rocking the boat are just too dire, so it is usually better to say nothing and look for greener pastures.