The Idea Behind Comparable Worth Policy Is to Obtain Equal

question 69

True/False

The idea behind comparable worth policy is to obtain equal pay, not just for jobs of equal content (mandated by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act)but for jobs of equal value or worth, on the basis of Equal Pay Act of 1963.

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Definitions:

Conflict Perspective

A sociological approach that emphasizes the role of power and coercion in producing social order.

Unequal Access

The disparity in the ability to obtain resources or opportunities between different groups of people.

Medical Care

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Sick Role

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