Is there a gender pay gap in journalism? Let’s take a look.
What is equal pay?
Equal pay typically refers to the gender pay gap, or the difference in the amount men and women are paid for performing the same job. Most workplaces will have policies on this in an attempt to eliminate the financial gap.
Equal pay policies are not only aimed at gender but also at inequality in terms of race and disability. Unions and bodies in journalism and beyond have successfully campaigned to ensure the government is putting methods in place, such as reporting, auditing, and continually discussing the pay gap that affects so many.
What is the law?
In 2021, the Equality and Human Rights Commission announced that it would be taking measures to enforce businesses reporting their gender pay gap. The UK government website offers useful information for employers on reporting while enabling companies to compare their stats with others.
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The sad truth
The National Union of Journalists reported in 2024 that it had found males to be in more favourable financial positions when seeking work in the journalism industry. Furthermore, the majority of ethnic minority groups have been shown to earn less than white British people. Those with a disability have, on average, a lower income than non-disabled people.
Shouldn’t we be reporting on faster, more positive change in 2025?
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