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So on what information do you base the assumption that women choose to work fewer hours? And are you denying that there is in fact an income gap for women?

Minorities also have an income gap and statistically speaking work fewer hours. Are you saying that's a choice too?

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You have now changed your argument from 'wage gap' to 'income gap'. Those two are not the same thing.

A 'wage gap' implies getting paid less for the same job. No good. An 'income gap' implies someone earns less than someone else. That seems perfectly acceptable.

There are plenty of occupations where women are paid less for the same job. I'm perfectly happy to keep using the term wage gap.

I switched to the term income gap because others were arguing about the gap in aggregate.

If - Men and women with the same employment histories get paid similar amounts - Women earn less, on average, because they work less - Some women get paid less than men for the same job

Does it not follow that men are equally impacted by the "wage gap".

And if so, how would that influence your usage of the term?

Why are you asking me to make your argument for you? If you want to take a position on job choices and availability go right ahead, you don't need me to do it for you.

I'm asking you to clarify your position.

You seem to acknowledge that an income gap exists for women. You also asserted that it was because they choose to work less. I'd like to know if there's anything to back up your assertions other than your opinion.

Does you opinion hold for other groups that have an income gap and on average work less? If so can you see how that would be problematic?

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