the difference that separates men and women, in terms of attitudes, opportunities and status Women have closed the gender gap in education in recent years. 近年来，妇女缩小了教育方面的性别差距。 Progress on equal pay has slowed and the gender gap has widened again. 同工同酬的进展已经放慢，性别差距再次扩大。 Motivational factors may widen or narrow the gender gap in students' academic performance. 动机因素可能会扩大或缩小学生学习成绩中的性别差距。