Do men and women earn equal pay? The gender gap in wage earning is a comparison of median earnings of working men and women. It is a good measure of inequality, not necessarily a gender discrimination. However, there are many reasons besides gender discrimination. According to survey, compared to men, [the majority of] women generally favor jobs that involve little danger, no travel and good social skills.

In 2007, Senator Hillary Clinton is pushing the “Paycheck Fairness Act,” a bill that would intensify anti-discrimination laws, create a negotiation skills training program for women and stop retaliation against employees who disclose their salaries.