Why the gender pay gap is actually more of a motherhood penalty - a podcast by KSL Newsradio

A recent study shows Utah women make about 70% less than men in Utah. That's the largest gender pay gap in the nation. And while many people hear the term gender pay gap and think that women are just being discriminated against because of their gender, Host Lindsay Aerts discusses how the gap actually exists more because women's careers slow disproportionately to men's after having kids, and because of the time they need to take off for caregiving. She's joined by Erin Jemmison, Director of Public Policy at the YWCA who works on advocating for policies in Utah that empower women. They discuss how personal choice, work culture, and societal pressures all play a role in the gender pay gap. They also talk about a WalletHub study ranking Utah last in the nation for gender equality.

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