Elimination of Gender Wage Gap

Women have been fighting for equality for over a century, yet still today there is divergence between men and women in terms of wage in the workforce. The troubling gender wage gap needs to be eliminated, and women need the justice they deserve.  The difference in wage earnings between men and women in the United States is about 20%. This percentage is amplified for women of color, particularly Hispanic women. Many women may not notice a wage gap right away, especially those who are college students working minimum wage jobs part time. However many full time jobs do have a wage gap. Most women are only making 80 cents for every dollar men make. Regardless of any job, women can educate themselves on how to attain a fair, competitive salary and should understand their worth. Women should discuss the pay they would be receiving and any wage insufficiencies during the hiring process. 

Without bringing attention to the difference in pay, some communities could ultimately be affected by a lower income ranking. In the city of San Antonio, where a high ratio of citizens are Hispanic the cities income is fairly lower than the other four major cities in Texas. San Antonio cannot maintain such a gaping difference in wages. In 2018, white women made an average of $32,078. black women made $23,592 and Hispanics came in last at $21,598. With such major wage gaps for women it makes everyday life an obstacle and adds unwanted stress, especially families who are raised by a single parent. In 1963, the United States passed the Equal Pay Act to end wage disparities between men and women. But shown by statistics today it is clear that this law is not enough. Some companies have passed policies such as paid sick leave to benefit women. However this policy does not bring justice and equality for women. If the pay gap continues at its current pace, equal pay will not occur until 2059, which is far too in the future for women today.