Nonfiction Feminist Books for Understanding the Gender Pay Gap

1. "The Gender Pay Gap: Realities and Solutions" edited by Francine D. Blau and Lawrence M. Kahn: This collection of essays by leading economists and experts in the field examines the causes and consequences of the gender pay gap and offers potential solutions to close it. It covers a wide range of topics, including discrimination, negotiation, and the effects of policies such as family leave.

2. "The Paycheck Fairness Act: What It Is and Why We Need It" by Debra Ness: This book offers a comprehensive overview of the gender pay gap and the ways in which it affects women, families, and society as a whole. It also provides detailed information on the Paycheck Fairness Act and the ways in which it would help to close the gap.

3. "Close the Wage Gap: A Woman's Guide to Negotiating the Salary and Benefits You Deserve" by Kim Keating and Lisa Gates: This book provides practical tips and strategies for women to negotiate their salary and benefits in order to close the gender pay gap. It covers topics such as research, communication, and understanding the negotiation process.

4. "The Wealth of Some Nations: The Political Economy of Gender Inequality" by Isabella Bakker: This book examines the ways in which gender inequality is intertwined with economic inequality and how this relationship affects the distribution of resources and opportunities. It looks at the impact of gender pay gap on the economy, and the ways in which policies, such as gender quotas, can help to close it.

5. "The Motherhood Penalty: How Children Change the Lives of Working Women" by Shelley Correll: This book examines the ways in which motherhood can affect a woman's career and earning potential, and how this contributes to the gender pay gap. It looks at the ways in which societal norms and workplace policies can perpetuate this penalty, and the potential solutions to address it.