I took a pay cut for a more meaningful job; it was nothing like I expected

"Quitting her job meant she could spend more time with her daughter and offset some of her childcare expenses, but it also required her to make lifestyle changes"

There are many women that have this same sentiment. Which is why there will always be a pay disparity. I don't think it's a bad thing, but it's not related to sexism or women intentionally getting paid less.