More than fifty years since the Equal Pay Act, women in the United States continue to make less money than their male counterparts. According to a 2013 report, On average, full-time working women make just .this is a significant gap, with real-life consequences.

77 cents for every dollar a man makes

Explanation:

U.S. Congress in 1963 passed Equal Pay Act, to reduce wage gap between both the genders. The Act was in favor of equal pay for male and female workers for similar jobs they perform.

In order to end the gender discrimination, Equal Pay Act came in existence. However, according to a 2013 report, women make 77 cents for every dollar a man makes. The pay gap has not reduced even after implementing a law leading to social discrimination.