Gender Pay Gap in U.S. Persists Until 2152, Study Finds

A report named 'Simple Truth about the Gender Pay Gap' indicates that in 2015, women working full-time in the U.S. earned only 80% of their male counterparts' salaries. The advancement towards pay equality has stagnated since 2001, with estimates suggesting it will not be achieved until 2152. The financial repercussions of this gap are significant, as 14% of American women aged 18-64 were living below the poverty line in 2015, compared to 11% of men. By 2012, women led 40% of households, which has contributed to increasing poverty levels. Women's participation in the labor force is expected to peak at 47.5% in 2025. The decline since 2000 is linked to motherhood, as mothers encounter fewer opportunities. Jennifer Marilyson, 34, resigned from her bank manager position after having her first child, citing the costs of maternity leave and childcare.