The gender wage gap in the United States has decreased slightly over the past three decades, with women earning 67% of what men earn in 2016 compared to 53% in 1986. However, there is still significant wage inequality within each gender, with women experiencing a higher intensity of inequality. Traditional reasons like part-time work and lack of skills do not fully explain the wage gap, suggesting gender discrimination is still a factor. Unemployment rates also play a role in the wage gap, with a higher gender unemployment gap associated with a lower gender wage gap.