Equal Pay
Nowadays, equal pay is a hot topic in society. However, things are much better now than they were back in the day. Aretha Franklin was in the industry when the gender pay gap was common in Hollywood and in the rest of the world. In 2014, Franking had something to say about equal pay in an interview with Rolling Stone.
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“If women are going to do the same job, why not give equal pay? Because that job is harder for a woman than a man sometimes.” The singer explained, “We deserve parity, and maybe even a little more. Especially if it’s physically taxing, we should get a little more money, if you have enough heart to take it on.” I can’t argue with her there. We can only hope that things keep progressing positively.