Relative to the United States Women’s National Soccer Team and pay parity.
The resolution highlights systemic issues surrounding gender pay gaps, drawing attention to statistics that show women, particularly women of color, earn significantly less than men. For instance, the resolution cites that California women earn approximately $7,000 less than men annually, with a notable discrepancy for minority women who earn considerably less compared to their white male counterparts. The introduction of this resolution underlines how the struggle for pay equity is not isolated to sports but reflects broader societal inequities that persist within various industries, including the professional workforce.
House Resolution No. 53, introduced by Assembly Members Limón and Carrillo, focuses on the ongoing fight for pay parity, particularly as it pertains to the United States Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNST). This resolution was presented in the context of the USWNST's successful campaign for equal treatment and compensation compared to their male counterparts. Highlighting the recent achievements of the women's team, including their fourth World Cup win, the resolution aims to bring attention to the disparities in support and pay faced by female athletes in professional sports.
While the resolution itself does not propose legal changes, it serves as a call for action to support the USWNST's fight for equal pay. Opponents of gender pay equity might argue that the disparities in pay are based on market factors such as revenue generation; however, the resolution counters this notion by providing evidence of the women's team's financial contributions significantly exceeding those of the men’s team in recent years. Thus, the resolution not only champions equal pay for the athletes but also emphasizes the importance of advocating for wider changes to combat discrimination against women in income across all fields.