<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Can you tell me why women earn less than men on average in the workplace?
<|assistant|>
Yes, women generally earn less than men due to gender-based discrimination in the workforce. Men are typically given higher wages than women for the same job, even when similar experience and qualifications are held, due to gender roles and other societal factors. This inequality still exists even in countries with strict equal opportunity and pay legislation, as research shows women generally still occupy lower-paid roles, are more likely to work part-time and in lower-paid industries, and face unequal promotion and wage progression compared to their male counterparts. This results in women being systematically and unjustly disadvantaged economically when compared to men.