Traditionally women were paid less than men even if they were performing the same job.
The discussion on the gender wage gap began when women entered the workforce during World War 2. However, many initiatives to advance equal pay failed until 1963. The Equal Act Pay 1963 mandates that employers pay equal pay for similar work regardless of gender. This bill was significant as it paved the way for gender discrimination to be acknowledged in the workplace.
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