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Thursday, 18 August 2011
Top marks for girls: A-level results day
But they will eventually earn 20% less than men
Every year A-level results throw up a debate about why girls do better in secondary education. What is not discussed is why statistics show that on average these women will earn 20% less than their male counterparts, be underrepresented in senior management positions and few and far between in our national government.
"Working with girls and women we know how driven and capable they can be, but without also addressing the obstacles they still face, many are at risk of not being able to fulfil their potential."
Rebecca Gill, Director of policy, campaign and communications, Platform 51
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