This document discusses the gender pay gap in the United States, where women on average make only 77% of what men make. Various factors are blamed for the gap, including differences in occupation and family obligations, though discrimination is the most debated. While laws like the Equal Pay Act of 1963 have helped close the gap, government action alone has proven insufficient. The document recommends better enforcement of legislation, more education for citizens, and improving family leave policies through collaborative efforts between government, businesses, and individuals.