Description: The wage gap refers to the difference in income between different groups of people, which can be based on factors such as gender, race, age, education, or experience. This phenomenon is a key indicator of economic and social inequality, reflecting disparities in access to job opportunities and the valuation of work. The wage gap affects not only individuals but also has broader implications for the economy and social cohesion. The causes of this gap are complex and include discrimination, differences in education and training, as well as occupational segregation, where certain groups are concentrated in jobs that tend to pay less. The wage gap is an area of growing interest in the field of ethics and bias in artificial intelligence (AI), as algorithms used in hiring and performance evaluation can perpetuate or even exacerbate these inequalities if not designed and monitored properly.
