Lauren Costine

While the Third Wave feminist movement fades away and nobody is sure who is going to claim the Fourth Wave (Mama grizzlies fighting for rigid heteronormative lifestyles or women fighting for equal rights), the Paycheck Fairness Act for Women finally makes its way to the Senate after passing in the House two years ago. It’s not a surprise that the Republicans blocked its passage. What has grabbed my attention regarding this political battle is the underlying psychological implications this issue has for all women.