Some nonprofit worker named Carrie Lukas claims people like her are the reason women's wages average around three-quarters men's wages:

I have a good education and have worked full time for 10 years. Yet throughout my career, I've made things other than money a priority. I chose to work in the nonprofit world because I find it fulfilling. I sought out a specialty and employer that seemed best suited to balancing my work and family life. When I had my daughter, I took time off and then opted to stay home full time and telecommute. I'm not making as much money as I could, but I'm compensated by having the best working arrangement I could hope for.

And see, societally, men are not allowed to make choices like these. Aren't we lucky?

A Bargain At 77 Cents On The Dollar [Washington Post]
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