Download or read book Women, Men, and Human Capital Development in the Public Sector written by Bonnie G. Mani and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2009-12-03 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study analyzes factors, both legal and illegal, that lead to inequities in the pay and status of men and women. Due to American culture, the wage gap may never close, but investments in human capital development may facilitate women's career advancement and narrow the gap. The author develops specific strategies for narrowing the wage gap, and explores avenues of implementation.