Our society has come a long way in providing close to equal opportunity for women in education and employment. Although, this progress deserves credit, women still struggle to get compensated on the same level as men in their position. It is also a fact that, women have to work twice as hard to be considered for promotions. This is a phenomenon that is rooted in deep misogyny and affects the modern day women regardless of their rank and their background. This essay will elaborate on the causes and will look at the methods to combat this issue.