Partnered gay men earn less than straight counterparts, but lesbians earn more

[jonnbristow]

That's really sad…

Prejudice do hinder people from getting the opportunities they deserve.

I would not be willing to give up a loving relationship to make a few more bucks, though....

[emfrentede]

there are several studies that show that queer women out earn queer men. Some folks seem to think that has to do with certain masculine qualities being attributed to lesbians. Most of the research is from the late 90s and early 2000s; so, I wonder how much that has changed.

[tomhanks69]

shame :cry2:

[karunama]

Rather than being 'sad' or a 'shame', isn't this inevitable?  The causes they list (gendered specialization and presence of children) suggest that partnered gay men are earning less than their straight counterparts because they don't need to.  Straight women typically focus on raising children and often only have part time jobs.  The children themselves are an added expense.  Thus, even though each male makes slightly less than straight males, the couple as a whole is practically guaranteed to have more money, and the ability to afford to take more leisure time.

If you didn't need to work overtime to buy the things you wanted, would you?

[blackwing]

I still say it is because str8 guys find lesbians hot.

@emfrentede:

there are several studies that show that queer women out earn queer men. Some folks seem to think that has to do with certain masculine qualities being attributed to lesbians.

[alveer]

ohhh

[Oscarbingham]

"I am shocked": said no one ever.

[harry3500]

Not surprised

[revden]

we are always punished somehow..

[blackwing]

Says quite a bit about how straight-men are "OK" with lesbians (because they're turned-on by them).

[tony666]

because 90% of thegay man attende worthless collegese.