Why Women Are Paid Less: Reflections on a Netflix Episode of 'Explained'

Gender Pay Gap can be interpreted differently by different individuals on the basis of the lens through which it is viewed. There are two distinct methods to calculate gender pay gaps — controlled and uncontrolled. Controlled gender pay gap takes into account factors such as job title, experience level, industry and location, that differ between men and women in the workplace. Controlled pay gap stands at 19%, where men earn ₹46.19 more in comparison to women (₹196.3) According to the Monster Salary Index 2019, the controlled pay gap is a mere $0.02.