The BBC presenter’s claim that her regional accent affected her pay highlights the stereotypes faced by working-class peopleDo you procure paid more whether you’re posher? The BBC presenter Steph McGovern recently claimed that her regional accent was one of the reasons she got paid less than her contemporaries. She’s probably right. According to one study,for a top job you procure paid about £6200 less whether you’re from a working-class background compared to those who are not. This rises to £9440 whether in the media. The genuine question isn’t whether, it’s why, or here we all share blame. Related: BBC's Steph McGovern says she would earn more whether she was posher Continue reading...
Source: guardian.co.uk