Comparable worth-the idea that women ought to be paid the same wages as men performing comparable although not the same jobs-has generated a firestorm of controversy. This analysis of the comparable worth debate takes up its pros and cons in an extraordinarily disciplined and fair-minded manner. After outlining the debate, Paul attempts to resolve

Ellen Frankel Paul

1. The Case for Comparable Worth 2. The Case against Comparable Worth 3. Comparable Worth in the Courts, Federal Government, the States, and Beyond 4. Resolving the Debate: Some Philosophical Considerations, Conclusion