Curry supports equal pay: 'Seeing things through the eyes' of my daughters

Stephen Curry plies his trade in the historically male-dominated field of professional athletics, but the Golden State Warriors superstar is quick to acknowledge the profound impact that women have had on his life.

Now the father of two girls - as well as a newborn boy - Curry's perspective on gender equality continues to come into greater focus as he reconciles the hopes and dreams of his children with the numerous barriers that face women today.

"Riley and Ryan are growing up so fast," Curry explained in an essay for The Players' Tribune published Sunday, coinciding with Women's Equality Day. "And with Ayesha and I suddenly seeing things through the eyes of these daughters of ours, who we brought into this world, and now are raising to live in this world ... you know, I’d be lying if I didn’t admit that the idea of women’s equality has become a little more personal for me, lately, and a little more real."

Curry continues to look for ways to challenge and change perspectives of what is attainable for young women. This summer, he launched a a youth basketball camp for girls, pairing on-court tutelage with off-court presentations where the 200 attendees were able to ask questions to successful women in business.

Among the numerous issues on Curry's mind, he wrote that income inequality was a chief concern.

"I think it’s important that we all come together to figure out how we can make that possible, as soon as possible," wrote Curry. "Not just as 'fathers of daughters,' or for those sorts of reasons. And not just on Women’s Equality Day. Every day - that’s when we need to be working to close the pay gap in this country.

"Because every day is when the pay gap is affecting women. And every day is when the pay gap is sending the wrong message to women about who they are, and how they’re valued, and what they can or cannot become."