These gains, however, have not included a significant closing of the gaps between racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups, a fact that represents a serious issue in education today. (gse.harvard.edu)
A 10 % closing of the gap in favour of women decreases women's household work by 14 % and increases their rate of full - time market work by 4 %. (sciencedaily.com)
Even a small closing of these gaps could lessen later differences in professional achievement, earnings, and health. (pnas.org)