THE INFLUENCE OF GENDER DISCRIMINATION ON EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION: THE MEDIATING EFFECT OF EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT AND WORK EXPERIENCE IN TAIZHOU UNIVERSITIES.

Abstract

The issue of discrimination based on gender is pervasive and has an effect on a huge number of different fields, including educational institutions. This study investigates the impact of gender discrimination on wages within the setting of universities in Taizhou, with a particular emphasis on the moderating roles that education and experience have in the relationship between the two. For the purpose of data collection, a quantitative approach was used, and the information was obtained via the administration of questionnaires to staff working at all levels and departments. There is a significant gender pay gap, as shown by the fact that males often receive more than women do for doing employment that is equivalent. The fact that both men and women gained larger financial gains from higher levels of education made it abundantly clear that education played a significant role for moderating the relationship between the two variables. “Even among the most educated” is a clear indication of sexism, given that the gender difference continued to exist and was considerably more pronounced for female workers. Due to the fact that “gender discrimination, education, and experience” interact in a variety of complex ways, it is important to implement many interventions in order to properly reduce pay discrepancies. Some of the proposals that have been offered include conducting regular pay audits, establishing defined compensation standards, and launching programs to educate and engage workers about the importance of diversity in the workplace. The results, taken as a whole, indicate that sexism has a major impact on the earnings of university workers in Taizhou. Furthermore, they underscore the vital necessity to eradicate institutionalised biases in order to attain gender parity in all aspects of life, including the workplace. When it comes to tackling gender disparity, businesses have the opportunity to take steps towards creating a more inviting work environment.