Claudia Goldin's Nobel Peace Price winning research does suggest that a significant portion of the gender wage gap is not directly due to overt gender discrimination. Goldin, a Harvard economist, has extensively studied the factors contributing to the gender wage gap in various sectors. Her research indicates that the gap is largely due to differences in occupation and industry choices, working hours, and job experience, as well as the penalties associated with workplace flexibility and career interruptions, often tied to motherhood.