What's Behind The Nation's Gender Wage Gap?

The video explores the life of Justine Castelli, a single mom working at a nonprofit in Wyoming. It highlights the challenges women face in the state, such as the gender wage gap and lack of childcare. The video also discusses national gender disparities, exacerbated by COVID-19, and efforts to address these issues through programs like Climb Wyoming. Justine's story of resilience and empowerment is a central theme.

What is one of the main challenges Justine Castelli faces as a working mom in Wyoming?

• Dealing with traffic congestion

• Balancing work and home life

• Finding a job in the tech industry

• Accessing higher education

Why is Wyoming referred to as the 'equality state'?

• It has the highest number of female CEOs

• It was the first state to grant women the unrestricted right to vote

• It has the smallest gender wage gap

• It offers free childcare for all working mothers

What is a significant factor contributing to the gender wage gap in Wyoming?

• High cost of living

• Lack of educational institutions

• Concentration of women in lower-paying jobs

• Limited access to healthcare

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected women's labor force participation according to the US Department of Labor?

• It has increased women's participation by 10 years

• It has set women's participation back more than 30 years

• It has doubled women's participation in the workforce

• It has had no significant impact

What is the purpose of the Climb Wyoming program?

• To promote tourism in Wyoming

• To offer job training and placement for low-income single mothers

• To support male entrepreneurs

• To provide scholarships for women in STEM