We can't close the gender pay gap until we close the gender pain gap. It's time to talk about both. cr_biggs starts the conversation:
conducted in ten different countries found that each woman with Endometriosis lost on average 10.8 hours of work weekly. Ernst and Young released a report in 2019 declaring that Endometriosis costs the Australian economy an incredible $7.4 billion a year in lost productivity.
These health challenges have educational and economic ramifications for far too many patients. Women suffering from a condition like Endometriosis or PCOS might search for a diagnosis and navigate treatment options for years—all the while due to debilitating pain. They might be forced to give up or are fired from a dream job because of the strain of untreated symptoms; minimizing or hiding those symptoms so as not to raise red flags.
People facing down the disparities in access to care and options for treatment like Cori and Abby can’t overcome their career obstacles by “leaning in.” They need flexible working arrangements that don’t come at the cost of a lower salary, wider recognition of their so-called “invisible illnesses” and a healthcare system that supports them.
We can’t close the gender wage gap without fighting the gender pain gap. And until we do, too many women will continue to suffer the consequences—at the doctor’s office and in their professional lives.
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