National Equal Pay Day Advocates Social Awareness Of Gender Wage Gap

Bella Breakdown Today marks a monumental day during Women’s History Month bringing awareness to the gender pay gap for national Equal Pay Day. This national holiday hopes to bridge the gender pay gap with women’s annual earnings were 82.3 percent compared to male counterparts according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Women in the U.S. on average make 82 cents for every dollar earned by a man in the U.S. working the same amount of time and share identical work roles. While men are paid for a full 9-5 position, women in similar positions are technically working for free...

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Benedict Cumberbatch Stands Up For Women

    Bella Breakdown In a recent interview with Radio Times, Benedict Cumberbatch stands up for women’s rights through only accepting roles that will commit to equal pay of female co-stars. Cumberbatch wants to send a message through his own personal initiative, bringing awareness to the gender pay gap. He opens up about how is trying to use his fame, being an ally for women who struggle with getting substantial roles and the gender wage gap. When now considering roles Cumberbatch is asking what pay his women co-stars will receive, also showing the production teams the need for equal...

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