Empanada asked:
Given that income and success is largely dependent on unmeasurable qualitative factors (such as charm, luck, looks, etc…), does it necessarily follow that inequality of income is the result of inequality of opportunity? Is it possible that women as a whole simply possess less marketable personal traits (e.g. greater passivity) that would result in their naturally lower pay?
birdman: Out of curiosity, can you cite a reference that quantifies your claim?
Given that income and success is largely dependent on unmeasurable qualitative factors (such as charm, luck, looks, etc…), does it necessarily follow that inequality of income is the result of inequality of opportunity? Is it possible that women as a whole simply possess less marketable personal traits (e.g. greater passivity) that would result in their naturally lower pay?
birdman: Out of curiosity, can you cite a reference that quantifies your claim?