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Explained S1E18 — Why Women Are Paid Less
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Explained•Season 1•Episode 18

Why Women Are Paid Less

7.3/10 · 505 votesSep 5, 201818 min

Ranked #9 of 20 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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Hillary Clinton and Anne-Marie Slaughter discuss the cultural norms at the center of the worldwide gender pay gap, including the "motherhood penalty."

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Episode Summary

"Why Women Are Paid Less" is episode 18 of Explained season 1. It scored 7.3/10 from 505 votes, ranking #9 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on September 5, 2018.

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