......... The gender gap in salaries: There is a lot of research available, and men on average do earn more than women, although the gap is shrinking. ................
Perhaps that reflects the careers women typically choose and their commitment to their careers vs. family.
Where I worked, people were paid by pay grade and longevity. Period. A female and a male in the same job with the same number of years of service were paid equally.
The crossdressing community is one that needs to stick together and continue to be there for each other for whatever one needs. We are always trying to improve the forum to better serve the crossdresser in all of us.