VOICED : US Womens Soccer team fights for wage equality

VOICED : US Womens Soccer team fights for wage equality

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Social Studies, Business, Other

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the success of the US women's soccer team and the ongoing pay disparity between male and female players. Despite their achievements, female players earn significantly less than their male counterparts. The video highlights a lawsuit filed by five team members against the federation for wage discrimination. It also explores the differences in pay structures negotiated by the men's and women's teams, and the potential impact of these agreements on their earnings. The women's team aims to leverage their success in upcoming events to negotiate better pay.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major achievements have the US women's soccer team accomplished?

Winning the Super Bowl and multiple Olympic gold medals

Winning the Stanley Cup and the World Series

Winning the World Cup and the NBA Championship

Winning the World Cup and multiple Olympic gold medals

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason the US women's soccer team filed a lawsuit against the federation?

Lack of training facilities

Alleged wage discrimination

Poor coaching staff

Insufficient media coverage

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In 2015, how did the profits of the US women's soccer team compare to the men's team?

The women's team brought in $4 million more in profit

The men's team brought in $4 million more in profit

Both teams brought in the same amount of profit

The women's team brought in $2 million more in profit

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What pay structure did the US women's soccer team choose?

Commission-based pay

Hourly wages with overtime

No salary with high bonuses

Salaries with small bonuses

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the US women's soccer team hoping to achieve with their upcoming contract renewal?

Better pay reflecting their success

A new coaching staff

More media coverage

Additional training facilities