AAUW Outlook Archive

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2011

Spring/Summer 2011 Issue (Volume 105, No. 2)

White House Powerhouse
Tina Tchen works with the most influential people in the country. In our interview, she tells how the Obama administration is advancing women's issues and where AAUW fits in.

Lobby Corps: 36 Years on Capitol Hill
For the past 36 years, the AAUW Action Fund Capitol Hill Lobby Corps has been storming the halls of Congress. Their efforts haven't always been victorious, but they've always been memorable.

Shelby Knox: Leading the Next Generation of Feminists
Shelby Knox probably blushes when people compare her to famous feminist icons. But this inspiring young woman is already one of the biggest names in women's advocacy.

Financial Security: On the Chopping Block?
In their zest to trim the national debt, the new Congress is threatening to slash Social Security benefits. Find out what you can do to nip these proposals in the bud.

 

Winter 2011 Issue (Volume 105, No. 1)

Health Care: The High Cost of Being a Woman
If you're a woman with health insurance in the United States, you've probably paid significantly more for coverage than a man in the same condition of health would pay.

Local Foods, Healthy Families
The movement toward healthier eating is changing the way people think about food — and about their communities. Do you know where your food comes from?

Time to Get Moving!
AAUW member Mary Smith ran her first marathon at the age of 50. Even if you don't take on 26.2 miles, an active lifestyle has health benefits for women of all ages.

Put Yourself First
Not enough hours in your day — again? Chill out and read what the experts have to say about de-stressing and prioritizing your own needs.

 

2010

Fall 2010 Issue (Volume 104, No. 3)

Student Activism: New Tactics, Familiar Goals
Some women's activists are pessimistic about young women's enthusiasm for activism, but plenty of students are proving the doubters wrong.

Women and Politics: Lessons from the Midterm Elections
Leading up to the midterm elections, women could either make modest gains in Congress or slide back to frighteningly lowrepresentation. Find out what's at stake for women in politics and why voters should pay attention.

Back to School after All These Years
College isn’t just for twentysomethings anymore. Nontraditional students are redefining the normal college experience by finishing school well into adulthood.

One Member, One Vote
The new One Member, One Vote process allows members unprecedented input into AAUW's agenda. Learn the answers to your frequently asked questions about the upcoming AAUW election.

 

Spring/Summer 2010 Issue (Volume 104, No. 2)

Creating New Learning Spaces in Social Media
Schools, businesses, and organizations are starting to use social media for learning, connecting people and information from around the world.

Social Media 101
In our rapidly changing world, new social media networks spring to life with amazing frequency. Find out how these tools can enhance your personal and professional life.

Want to Be Superwoman? Embrace the Internet
For women balancing work, family, and other responsibilities, the Internet and its vast array of social networks can be a huge asset — almost like a super power!

Confessions of a Twitter Convert
Puzzled by the world of social media? A reluctant "tweeter" reflects on her first year in this strange new universe — and explains why you should join her there.

 

Winter 2010 (Volume 104, No. 1)

Why So Few? Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
AAUW's latest research report explores the barriers to women's full participation in these fields — and what we can do about them.

The Power of Partnerships
Through the National Girls Collaborative Project, AAUW is helping to bring successful science, math, and technology programs to girls across the country.

A Little Help Along the Way
The word "mentor" means different things to different people. But one thing is clear — women in science, math, and engineering who have one are more likely to succeed.

The Science of Success
The winner of 2009 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine is not only a woman — she's an AAUW member. Carol Greider talks about her life as a woman in science.

 

2009

Fall 2009 (Volume 103, No. 2)

Women at Work: Still Waiting for Change
For the first time in history, women make up half the workforce. We know our lives have changed dramatically over the last 40 years. When will the world catch up?

Academic Motherhood: Negotiating Work and Family
Most universities — and many other workplaces — now have guidelines intended to help working parents. The challenge is finding policies that actually work.

Giving Birth — to Workplace Challenges
Three-quarters of working women become pregnant at least once over the course of their careers. Despite laws designed to protect them, pregnancy discrimination is on the rise.

Walking a Tightrope: The Recession and Work-Life Balance
Are you flexible enough to keep your balance in a recession? As if it weren't hard enough to begin with!

 

Spring 2009 (Volume 103, No. 1)

Lilly Ledbetter's Fight for the Future
Lilly Ledbetter spent her entire life in small-town Alabama. How did this gutsy grandmother become a nationally known champion for working women and equal pay?

Prospects for Women's Issues in the New Congress
The 2008 election is history. Find out what's in store for women and their families as Congress and the Obama administration get down to business.

Standing Up for Sexual Respect
Can student educators teach their peers to treat women with respect? One group of students decided to try.

Always on Guard: Women and Street Harassment
Insidious and ubiquitous — that's the nature of street harassment. Why do women's bodies so often seem like public property?

AAUW Current Topics Briefings

Special Convention Pull-out Section

 

2008

Fall/Winter 2008 (Volume 102, No. 2)

The Internet and Women: Shaping a New Society
Barriers to equity are a fact of life. Find out how women are building new online communities and working to change the rules of the game.

Getting with the Program: Seniors and Technology
Keeping pace with technology can be a challenge, but women of all ages are finding that the rewards are worth the effort. Are you connected yet?

In the Running? Women Candidates and the Politics of Gender
Although women make up more than half the U.S. population, they remain underrepresented in Congress and in statehouses across the country. When will women achieve parity?

Managing Your Financial Milestones: Seven Tips for a Solid Future
In these troubled financial times, it's more important than ever to make sure your future is economically secure.

AAUW Current Topics Briefings

 

Spring/Summer 2008 (Volume 102, No. 1)

Where the Girls (and Boys) Are — and Where the Real Crisis Is
AAUW's latest research report examines the current state of education, highlighting the progress of women and girls while debunking the so-called boys' crisis.

Helping Girls Envision a Tech-Savvy Future
The Tech Savvy conference in Buffalo, New York, is inspiring girls to envision careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.

Ready, Set, Vote! AAUW's Woman-to-Woman Voter Turnout Program
Get ready for the presidential election — and other key races — with AAUW's Woman-to-Woman Voter Turnout Program.

A Thousand Words: Women Cartoonists Let Their Drawings Do the Talking
Meet two Pulitzer Prize–winning women in a male-dominated field who are making their opinions known — without saying a word.

 

2007

Fall/Winter 2007 (Volume 101, No. 2)

What's Next for AAUW?
As AAUW looks to the future, members must work together to bring the focus on mission to every part of the organization. Will you do your part?

Making the Mission Matter
AAUW's highly successful advocacy work in support of pay equity is a shining example of how our research, public policy, and grassroots efforts can make a difference in women's lives. What can you do to help?

Strength in Numbers
Tech Trek Science Camps connect young women with like-minded peers and mentors. Find out how you, too, can have a powerful effect on the lives and career choices of future generations.

Welcome to AAUW's New Website
The new website is the best place to find up-to-the-minute information about programs, research, advocacy efforts, and other resources. Have you visited the new website yet?

Founding Leaders
Giving is an excellent way to help advance AAUW's mission. Find out why 17 Founding Leaders decided to make a long-lasting commitment to equity for women and girls by giving to AAUW.

 

Spring/Summer 2007 (Volume 101, No. 1)

AAUW in the Postwar Era
In the final article of this three-part series celebrating AAUW's 125th anniversary, AAUW members use the lessons of the past to take the fight for equity to ballot boxes, statehouses, Capitol Hill, and the White House.

Understanding AAUW's Strategic Process
At the 2007 convention in Phoenix, AAUW members will vote on a series of historic proposals and bylaws changes as part of the ongoing AAUW Strategic Process. Find out what the strategic process is all about, what exactly is being proposed, and what these changes will mean to you.

Special Convention Section
The phoenix is rising in Arizona this summer! Here's everything you need to know about the 2007 National Convention.

Mae Jemison Speaks Out
The astronaut, physician, engineer, author, and entrepreneur talks about her extraordinary achievements and her ideas for helping girls and women on the path to science, technology, engineering, and math careers.

Promoting STEM Growth
AAUW Joins the National Girls Collaborative Project.

 

2006

Fall/Winter 2006 (Volume 100, No. 2)

War Bonds
The two world wars strengthened AAUW's commitment to improving the lives of women in the United States and abroad.

At the Crossroads
For the last 12 months, AAUW and the AAUW Educational Foundation boards, members, and staff have been working to identify and address future opportunities for the organizations as well as finding resolutions to long-term issues.

Brave New World
As the number of minority women in the United States swells over the next few decades, the face of education will change profoundly, creating exciting opportunities for leaders in higher education.

You've Still Got a Long Way to Go, Baby
AAUW's founding mothers wouldn't be too impressed with a woman's place in today's world. Equity is still an issue for women and girls.

Legacy Mission Vision
An organization's mission creates buzz and draws in members and others to its work. It will generate energy and attract additional resources, investors, participants, and collaborators. Belief in mission is alive within the AAUW membership, but does belief translate into action?

 

Spring/Summer 2006 (Volume 100, No. 1)

Sexual Harassment on Campus
AAUW Educational Foundation research finds that nearly two-thirds of college students have experienced some type of sexual harassment.

Founding Mothers
When it comes to the first bits of history about AAUW's founding, the standard starting point is an 1881 meeting of Marion Talbot and 16 other like-minded female college graduates in Boston.

In Search of Female Voters
Women are more likely than men not to vote in non-presidential elections.

 

2005

Fall/Winter 2005 (Volume 99, No. 2)

Education as the Gateway to Women's Economic Security
Education is critical in ensuring women's economic security.

AAUW Capitol Hill Lobby Corps Celebrates 30 Years of Success
AAUW's Lobby Corps continues to storm Capitol Hill to fight for equity for women.

Are you Hitting Roadblocks Along the Way to Retirement?
Women want financial security during retirement. How can we make sure we achieve it?

100 For Justice
With the adoption of five cases in 2005, the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund marked an important milestone: 100 cases and counting.

 

Spring/Summer 2005 (Volume 99, No. 1)

The Greatest Honor
Read how Madeleine Albright, a school fundraiser, became secretary of state — a tale founded on solid education, supportive family, and a positive approach to sexism.

Gains in Learning, Gaps in Earning
Surprisingly, more four-year degrees for women hasn't translated into equity in earnings according to AAUW's new online resource. Why not? What can we do?

The Second Wave: Women After the Tsunami
Giving birth on plastic tarps, trading sex for food, holding families together: In the tsunami's wake, women face uniquE challenges.

2005 AAUW National Convention
A special invitation for you to be part of a new vision for women's leadership.

 

2004

Fall/Winter 2004 (Volume 98, No. 2)

On Track?
Learn what derails women on the tenure track from the new AAUW Educational Foundation and AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund report.

Games Girls Play
The blockbuster Mean Girls may have been kind of funny, but girls bullying girls isn't.

With Passion and Energy: Leading Global Change
When high-tech and humanitarian team up, medical miracles may result.

 

Spring/Summer 2004 (Volume 98, No. 1)

Brown and Beyond
An 8-year-old in Topeka, Kansas, launched perhaps the most significant discrimination cases in history: Brown v. Board of Education. Although Brown directly addressed racial discrimination, the case has had great significance for women.

Better Off with Brown
AAUW members, award winners, fellows, and LAF-supported plaintiffs share their perspectives on the status of "separate but equal."

What's Sex Got to Do With It?
On March 3, 2004, the U.S. Department of Education published recommended changes to Title IX "to provide more flexibility for educators to establish single-sex classes and schools at the elementary and secondary levels." As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, where the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that separate is not equal in education, this administration will implement new policies allowing gender discrimination in public schools.

 

2003

Fall/Winter 2003 (Volume 97, No. 2)

A Fervent Desire to Learn
After the Taliban's fall, newspapers ran photos of Afghan girls crowding into classrooms, burqa-free. Later stories reported fundamentalists setting girls schools on fire. What's the whole picture?

Ensnared: Children in Modern Slavery
Each year, sex trafficking deprives girls of their education, health, and childhood. And it doesn't happen only "over there."

Close to Home
The traditional face of teen prostitution — homeless, impoverished, desperate — is giving way to a new look — the girl next door. But the dangers are still very real.

Daughters of the Oft-Forgotten Continent
AIDS orphans, forced laborers, girl soldiers, and child brides: Former Washington Post reporter Patrice Gaines explores the brutal lives of African girls who don't make it to school — in contrast to a few who do.

 

Spring/Summer 2003 (Volume 97, No. 1)

Diplomatic History — and the Women Making It
A conversation with female ambassadors — begun at the 2002 International Symposium — continues. Listen in through longtime diplomatic reporter Gail Scott.

Women at Work: Changes and Challenges
Today, with women making up some 50 percent of workers and becoming CEOs, government officials, and college presidents, isn't the struggle for equity over?

Are We There Yet? Gen X at Work
Does the gender gap narrow with each generation? Young speakers from the June convention and student leaders conference share their views and offer advice.

A Matter of Justice
Hear how Bari-Ellen Roberts — the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund's Speaking Out for Justice Awardee — fought Texaco for race discrimination and won.