The author of this opinion piece makes the controversial claim that men and women are on equal footing in the job market. Her argument has two parts. First, the recession has hit men harder than women because female-dominated industries have been more insulated from its effects. Second, men and women earn equal pay for equal work. That is, the fact that women earn less than men on average is a consequence of their working fewer hours and choosing less difficult, more rewarding work--not because of discrimination. The latter claim appears to be a misinterpretation of the study cited, though. This is an opinion piece, so it should come as no surprise that the evidence is carefully selected to make the point, and counterarguments are treated only superficially. Nevertheless, this is a clear articulation of a unique argument. The fact that it is the second most-read story on the WSJ as I right suggests that it's also generating some buzz.