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Today’s Gender Pay Gap Data Shows Decline in Progress Towards Equity
AAUW analysis of U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics reveals $11,550 average annual loss for full-time working women due to pay disparity.
Past Cases
We support brave plaintiffs seeking legal redress for Title VII, Title IX, equal pay, sexual harassment, and tenure denial violations and allocate $100,000 annually to help fund landmark cases such…
DEI Toolkit: Parental Status
As our world becomes more diverse along many dimensions, and we redefine what families look like, we have to think about ways in which we can incorporate these diverse perspectives…
Rallying for Reproductive Rights
Access to abortion is not only a fundamental right, it is critical to a woman’s ability to control her life, her body and her future. Expanding reproductive services increases women’s…
Know Your Rights: Tenure Discrimination
Although the laws that prohibit gender discrimination in employment and education are decades old, women on colleges and university campuses often face discrimination. Knowing your rights is the first step…
When to Write a Letter to the Editor vs. an Op-Ed
Writing a letter to the editor (LTE) or an op-ed is a great way to energize branch members, promote AAUW visibility in the community, and spread the word about important…
AAUW Co-Founder Ellen Swallow Richards
Closing the STEM Gap
Promote public awareness to parents about how they can encourage daughters as much as sons in math and science – supporting learning opportunities and positive messages.
Diversity Officer Resources
AAUW’s Diversity Officers play a critical role in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their branches and states. The below Diversity Officer resources provide training and support for the role…