The article shows that people in the U.S. often think there is more gender equality in terms of money than there really is. They looked at data from over 1,000 people and found that participants thought things were more equal now than they actually are. They also found that people who believe in a fair world and have negative views about women were more likely to think things are equal when they're not. This misunderstanding can lead to less support for policies that aim to make things more equal.