Senior year of college is synonymous with applying for jobs. I would like to think that I am pretty prepared for the real world, I have previous experience, references and good grades but, somehow I will am more than likely going to get paid 80 cents for every dollar my male peers make. Lets just take a second to digest this fact because I assure you it is really real.
The gender wage gap has been labeled a "feminist issue" but in reality it is a generational flaw. We are in a day and age where technology is transfixed into every aspect of our life. Technology should be the number one thing working to bridge this gap however, in the past 50 years the gender wage gap has only slightly narrowed.
As millennials it is our generation that needs to put a end to this prehistoric mentality. Your paycheck should reflect your skills and handwork and you shouldn't be penalized for your gender. As young women we need to empower ourselves and know what we are worth: ask for that raise if you think you deserve it and definitely do your research when it comes to getting your first job and how much you should be getting paid. This is our time to make history by bridging the gap!
The Huffington Post, Forbes and Economic Policy Institute have great statistic breakdowns if you are looking for more info!
