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The myth of the gender pay gap myth
Type “the gender pay gap” into any search engine and one of the first results that pops up will be: “The gender pay gap myth.” In the final episode of this miniseries, hosts Beth Silver and Ericka Burroughs-Girardi bust myths and break down the toxic narratives around the gender pay gap. They are joined by Dr. Jonathan Heller, a senior fellow at the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, who talks about how toxic narratives maintain systems and policies that keep women undervalued and underpaid. Dr. Jessamyn Schaller, an economics professor and co-author of The Simple Truth about the Gender Pay Gap, concludes our series by making the connections between the pay gap and women’s health.
Tobacco Use
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. It affects not only those who choose to use tobacco, but also people who live and work around tobacco. The term “tobacco” on our website refers to commercial tobacco, not ceremonial or traditional tobacco.Traffic Volume*
Average traffic volume per meter of major roadways in the county.Unemployment
Percentage of population ages 16 and older unemployed but seeking work.Uninsured
Percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance.Uninsured Adults*
Percentage of adults under age 65 without health insurance.Uninsured Children*
Percentage of children under age 19 without health insurance.Using the tools of democracy for better health
There’s a growing body of evidence that shows that people living in areas with structural barriers, such as laws that restrict voter eligibility, registration and opportunities to participate, have lower voter turnout and shorter life expectancy. In our second episode, hosts Beth Silver and Ericka Burroughs-Girardi are joined by Daniel Dawes, executive director of the Institute of Global Health Equity at Meharry Medical College, and the founder of the political determinants of health framework. Dawes discusses how the political determinants have shaped communities’ ability to define and address public problems. Dr. Peniel Joseph, an author, professor and founding director of the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy at The University of Texas at Austin, also joins the conversation to provide examples of how tools of democracy — historical and present — have shaped where we are today.
Voter Turnout*
Percentage of citizen population aged 18 or older who voted in the 2020 U.S. Presidential election.When young people engage with democracy
In the series’ final episode, Host Ericka Burroughs-Girardi talks with a young changemaker who offers insights on motivating other young people to get involved. Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina freshman Olivia Cody shares her experience encouraging fellow students to vote, volunteer and make a difference in their communities. She also discusses the obstacles they face.