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An in-depth look at the gender wage gap issue in sports

The gender wage gap has been a much-discussed topic for many years now. While there is still a ways to go, many industries have improved in making sure that men and women who hold similar positions are paid equally. One industry that often gets forgotten in this discussion, however, is the one of professional sports. There are a lot of factors at play, and a lot of opinions on the subject. Nonetheless, there are clear instances in sports where women are not given an equal proportion of league earnings compared to men. We decided to take a deeper look at…

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