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American Focus > Blog > Economy > Whatever Happened to Equal Pay for Equal Work?
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Whatever Happened to Equal Pay for Equal Work?

Last updated: September 10, 2024 6:01 pm
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Reflecting on the U.S. Open

Thoughts on the U.S. Open.

Last weekend, I had the opportunity to tune in and witness some thrilling matches at the U.S. Open. The women’s tennis finals on Saturday and the men’s finals on Sunday showcased some incredible talent and fierce competition.

During the broadcast, there were moments where the camera would pan to tennis legend Billie Jean King, who played a significant role in advocating for equal prize money for male and female winners at the tournament. This year, the prize pool totaled an impressive $3.6 million.

As someone who has followed the debate surrounding “equal pay for equal work” over the years, I have always pondered the underlying principles driving this movement. While I may have my reservations about the concept, one particular aspect of the U.S. Open prize distribution caught my attention.

It struck me that the prize money distribution at the U.S. Open is not a straightforward case of equal pay for equal work. The men’s matches require winning 3 sets, while the women’s matches only require winning 2 sets. This discrepancy persists throughout the entire tournament, with men playing best of 5 sets and women playing best of 3 sets.

Despite this glaring difference in workload between male and female players, I found it surprising that very few voices have raised this issue. Is it fair to advocate for equal pay when the amount of work required to earn that pay is unequal between genders?

These observations have led me to question the sincerity of the “equal pay for equal work” mantra. Should we be concerned when men receive the same pay for more work, while overlooking the fact that women receive the same pay for less work?

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These are thought-provoking questions that prompt us to reconsider our assumptions and beliefs about fairness and equality in the world of sports and beyond.

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