Latina Pay Gap: The Struggle Continues

Mujeres get that dinero 💵💵💵 like @jlo said. In 1989, Latinas were paid $0.52 for every dollar 💵 paid to White men. ⏭ to hoy that $ has barely moved to an average of $0.55 for every dollar, leaving us con un pay gap that surpasses that of mujeres of ALL other racial groups.⠀ ⠀ But get this👇🏽⠀ Over the course of a 40-year career, it’s estimated we lose out on $1,163,920 😱 due to the wage gap.*⠀ ⠀ Perspective:⠀ 👉🏽Latinas in the U.S. are paid 46% less than white men and 31% less than white women.⠀ 👉🏾The pay gap starts early—and grows from age 16, Latinas are paid less than boys the same age—and the gap only grows from there. In 1989, Latinas were paid $0.52 for every dollar 💵 paid to White men. ⏭ to hoy that $ has barely moved to an average of $0.55 for every dollar, leaving us con un pay gap that surpasses that of mujeres of ALL other racial groups.⠀ ⠀ But get this👇🏽⠀ Over the course of a 40-year career, it’s estimated we lose out on $1,163,920 😱 due to the wage gap.*⠀ ⠀ Perspective:⠀ 👉🏽Latinas in the U.S. are paid 46% less than white men and 31% less than white women.⠀ 👉🏾The pay gap starts early—and grows from age 16, Latinas are paid less than boys the same age—and the gap only grows from there.