Every Woman is Worthy® on Instagram: "🇺🇸 Gender Equality Gaps: USA vs. Other Wealthy Nations ⬇️ 📉 RANKING: The U.S. sits around 43rd–50th globally for gender equality while peers like Iceland, Norway, Finland, and New Zealand dominate the top 10. PAY GAP: U.S. women earn about 82¢ per $1 men earn; progress is slower than in Western Europe, where stronger laws on equal pay and parental leave narrow the gap. FAMILY LEAVE: The U.S. is the only wealthy nation with no guaranteed paid parental leav