The fight for equal pay between women and men has been ongoing since the 19th century, with significant legislative advances and social mobilization.
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[...] The situation began to change significantly in 1963, with the Equal Pay Act in the United States (Equal Pay Act), under the presidency of John F. Kennedy. This law prohibits discriminating in salaries between men and women for equal work. Although it represents a major breakthrough, this law remains poorly applied, suffering from numerous weaknesses, including the lack of effective sanctions. In France, the feminist movement of the 1970s, led by figures such as Simone de Beauvoir, who published The Second Sex In 1949, it gained momentum. [...]
[...] The feminist struggle for equal pay has been marked by significant legislative advances, from the late 19th century to recent reforms. While notable progress has been made, equal pay is not yet a current issue. In France, inequalities persist, particularly in the private sector and in leadership positions. At equal work, in the private sector, there remains a difference of -17%. Feminist struggles play a key role in eradicating these structural inequalities and gender stereotypes, which confine women to 'care' and service jobs. [...]
[...] This law requires companies to justify equal pay between men and women. In 1995, the European Commission adopted an action plan for 'gender equality', which includes initiatives to reduce pay gaps. In 2005, the European Union adopted a directive on equal pay, strengthening the obligations of Member States with regard to equal remuneration. It requires companies to publish information on pay gaps and to ensure transparency in remuneration. Equal pay is today a central issue for feminist movements around the world. [...]
[...] We can note the increase in women's gatherings to demand professional and salary recognition equal to that of men. Nevertheless, they are faced with a patriarchal society where the place of women was still largely subordinate to that of men. During World War II, women massively entered the labor market, particularly to replace men mobilized in the army. It becomes clear that women make a significant contribution to the economy. Consequently, their professional situation begins to be questioned. In 1945, social security was introduced in France. [...]
[...] In what way is the achievement of equal pay between women and men a continuous struggle since the 19th century? The fight for equal pay is a long and complex process, marked by struggles, legislative advances and social mobilization. During the 19th century, the demand for equal remuneration for women and men was heard in France. In what way is the achievement of equal pay between women and men a continuous struggle since the 19th century? The beginning of the fight for women's equal pay dates back to the 19th century, when women began to enter the workforce and claim rights in a professional world then dominated by men. [...]
