Gender pay discrimination

Kimani Ndungu – Research Director at the National Labour and Economic Development Institute or Naledi was part of the show to talk about Gender pay discrimination. According to an article on MyWage.co.za, Gender pay discrimination still happens a lot not only in South Africa but worldwide. This stems from the different value placed by society on jobs or tasks mainly carried out by women and those mainly carried out by men. According to a study conducted by Equal Opportunities Commission in 2006 women are routinely missing out on senior jobs, starting on lower salaries and taking longer to get promoted, largely because they are more likely to take career breaks to have children. Kimani explained more about Gender pay discrimination. For more information about Naledi contact their offices on (011) 403 2122 or visit www.naledi.org.za