The wage gap is the difference in pay between men and women for doing the same work. The feminization of care work refers to the fact that care work, such as childcare and eldercare, is traditionally seen as women's work and is often undervalued and underpaid as a result. There is a connection between the wage gap and feminized care work because the fact that care work is seen as women's work means that women are more likely to take on care work responsibilities, both inside and outside of the workplace. This can limit women's opportunities for career advancement and earning potential. Because care work is undervalued, it is often paid less than other forms of work and thus, many care workers are underpaid, mostly women, which then contributes to the wage gap between men and women. Additionally, because care work is traditionally seen as women's work, it is often not considered when calculating gross domestic product (GDP) or when determining fair wages, further exacerbating the wage gap.