In the 80's, when the ERA was up for ratification, many women (notably conservative Republicans like Phyllis Schafly) lobbied against it, based on their definition of women as 'helpmates'.  They said, 'a woman's main job is in the home', and any job outside the home is merely 'extra' to supplement her husband's salary.  The FACT is, many women are supporting a family, but employers can and do get away with paying them less.   What do you think male job-seekers would do if employers hired only women?  Obviously the present law has loopholes.  To insist there is no problem is just stalling, and it's really a no-brainer- pass HB 2005.