Check-out this really neat interactive site on income inequality. I’m earning more than $17, 000 less than the average person like myself. I’m also earning more than $22, 000 less than what I could be if wages had grown with productivity (based on American figures). I’d love to see a Canadian counterpart to this site!
If you’re wondering what this has to do with nutrition… Did you know that income is the number one factor affecting food security? Healthy food tends to be one of the first expenses to go to the way-side when money is tight.
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August 17, 2013 at 12:01 pm
Wow. A real eye opener for sure. I knew it was bad, but making 11,000 more than a women who is my age and equally as trained is blatant discrimination. Thanks so much for sharing this :)
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August 17, 2013 at 4:33 pm
I know! For all those who don’t believe that systemic sexism and racism are alive and well.
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