This is an interesting topic, and definitely a "touchy" topic in society.

Anyone who get's triggered by your thoughts here does not have a well rounded perspective on male and female roles in societies, or a well rounded perspective of profession and the levels of experience that are synonymous with higher pay in certain professions, in my opinion.

Western culture is falling apart because of the entitlement and mixing of roles. It's a big stirring of confusion and is creating a lot of single people and unstable family dynamics. It's not uncommon for very suitable middle aged men (and women) to be unmarried in a sea of self entitled narcissists who don't have a clue about life (ask me how I know) :D

In terms of equal pay in the work place?
I believe in fair/livable wages as minimum wages, but fields that require experience and aptitude cannot be economically or logistically sustainable by overpaying underqualified employees.

These entitlement issues are like a virus on the mind of humanity.
A lot more could be said about it.

Nice write up @itwithsm.