When comparing median salary, it was found that in 2018, women in Singapore earned 16.3% less than men. Can you take this as direct evidence of gender discrimination in Singapore's labour market? Why, and why not? Explain and discuss. Note: The findings were retrieved from a study by the Ministry of Manpower. You may refer to a news coverage by Channel NewsAsia (CNA), available at: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/manpower/singapore-women-earn-6-less-than-men-but-gap-has-narrowed-study 

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No the 163 difference in median salary between men and women cannot be taken as direct evidence of g... View the full answer