US federal minimum wage has de-facto been abolished, thanks to inflation.

This often gets missed because it happened slowly and as a result of inaction, but it's still worth talking about.

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Men are more apt to choose a job that’s less enjoyable for more pay (e.g. manual labor)

https://www.the-american-interest.com/2016/05/09/men-and-women-choose-careers-differently/

Women don’t arrive in lower paying work because they indulgently enjoy flexible working hours or secure employment. They experience strong social pressure to be primary carer of children, often in their 30s when their earning potential is increasing. Secure, flexible work is a necessity scheduling around children
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