In conclusion, Billie Jean King has a positive effect in the United States in the way she fights for equal pay, stands against sexism, and inspires the LGBTQ community to uphold their rights. The seventies and eighties were times of great change for women. Women wanted more, more choices, more respect. Billie Jean King also wanted more . She wanted equality. Immense pressure was put on Billie Jean to beat Bobby Riggs by numerous women’s groups, fearing a loss would set back the ERA movement. Although King won the match, the amendment eventually failed to pass (The Equal Rights Amendment). This fight is far from over. Recently a new movement called the “Metoo” movement is giving voice to women in the workplace to speak up against sexual harassment