Chapter

Investing in Social Causes
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07:52 - 12:18 (04:26)

The speaker suggests businesses should invest in social causes and promote women to avoid negative consequences in the long run.

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Despite winning two World Cups and working twice as hard as their male counterparts, the U.S. Women's Soccer team faced a lack of support for their fight for equal pay, even from the president.
07:52 - 09:28 (01:36)
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Women's Soccer
Summary

Despite winning two World Cups and working twice as hard as their male counterparts, the U.S. Women's Soccer team faced a lack of support for their fight for equal pay, even from the president. A judge ruled on summary judgment for most of the financial part of the lawsuit, stating that the team had chosen the type of contract they wanted and were upset that it didn't pay as much, but the women argued that they would have taken the same contract as the men, which would have paid them three times more.

Chapter
Investing in Social Causes
Episode
"Megan Rapinoe"
Podcast
SmartLess
The U.S. women's soccer team still needs to settle or go to trial over the remaining expenses left open in their pay discrimination lawsuit, such as travel and lodging, before they can formally appeal.
09:28 - 10:04 (00:36)
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U.S. Women's Soccer Pay Discrimination Lawsuit
Summary

The U.S. women's soccer team still needs to settle or go to trial over the remaining expenses left open in their pay discrimination lawsuit, such as travel and lodging, before they can formally appeal. But due to COVID-19, all court dates have been pushed back.

Chapter
Investing in Social Causes
Episode
"Megan Rapinoe"
Podcast
SmartLess
The speaker suggests that investing in social causes is a smart business move and advises friends to consider the potential future ramifications of current actions, citing the NFL's recent decision to walk back on its stance on kneeling as an example.
10:04 - 12:18 (02:14)
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Social Justice
Summary

The speaker suggests that investing in social causes is a smart business move and advises friends to consider the potential future ramifications of current actions, citing the NFL's recent decision to walk back on its stance on kneeling as an example.

Chapter
Investing in Social Causes
Episode
"Megan Rapinoe"
Podcast
SmartLess