The study looked at the gender pay gap in management positions in private companies in Germany. They found that differences in education and experience between men and women couldn't explain the gap in salaries. When considering factors like job segregation and family responsibilities, over two-thirds of the pay gap could be explained. However, after accounting for biases in selecting managers, only one-third of the gap could be explained. This shows that women are still at a disadvantage in the labor market. Women not only earn less in traditionally male-dominated jobs but also get paid less than men in traditionally female-dominated jobs. The remaining unexplained gap is due to societal and cultural factors that lead to discrimination against women in pay and hinder their advancement in the workplace.