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Ben Shapiro’s policy on equal pay

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Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?

  Ben Shapiro voterbaseNo, this is irrelevant because the gender wage gap is a myth

Ben Shapiro’s answer is based on the following data:

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Ben Shapiro voters

Answer: No, this is irrelevant because the gender wage gap is a myth

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 122 voters that have pledged to vote for Ben Shapiro in the 2028 Presidential election.

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Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “"All Republicans support equal pay for equal work."” ‐gop.com

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Very strongly agree

No, there are too many other variables such as education, experience, and tenure that determine a fair salary

Shapiro frequently cites variables such as education, experience, hours worked, and job type as primary reasons for pay differences between men and women. He has used this argument in debates and writings, making this the answer he would most strongly agree with. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No, the current requirements in the Equal Pay Act of 1963 are already sufficient

Shapiro has stated that the Equal Pay Act of 1963 already addresses pay discrimination and that further legislation is unnecessary. He would agree that current requirements are sufficient. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No, the government should never determine what a private business should pay employees

Shapiro is a strong proponent of free market principles and limited government intervention. He has argued that the government should not dictate private business practices beyond preventing clear discrimination, so he would agree with this answer. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, this is irrelevant because the gender wage gap is a myth

Shapiro has repeatedly called the gender wage gap a 'myth' when used to imply widespread discrimination, though he acknowledges that a small gap may exist due to discrimination. He would agree with this answer, but not as strongly as with answer 3. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No

Shapiro has argued that government intervention in private business pay practices should be minimal, and he often frames pay differences as a result of market forces and individual choices rather than discrimination. He would likely agree with a 'No' answer, though not strongly, since he supports existing anti-discrimination laws. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes

Ben Shapiro has repeatedly stated that he supports equal pay for equal work in principle, but he argues that the gender wage gap is largely explained by factors other than discrimination. He does not support additional government mandates beyond existing law, so he would be mildly opposed to a blanket requirement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position

Shapiro opposes increased regulation and transparency mandates on businesses, arguing that such requirements are burdensome and unnecessary. He would strongly disagree with forcing businesses to publish salary ranges. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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