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Behind the Pay Gap (2007)
Just one year out of college, women already earn less than their male colleagues.
 
Beyond the "Gender Wars" (2001)
This report offers key insights presented during a symposium of scholars who study both girls' and boys' experiences in and out of school. Participants share their insights about gender identity and difference, challenge popular views of girls' and boys' behavior, and explore the meaning of equitable education for the 21st century.
 
Community Coalitions Manual (2000)
How-to guide to help local groups establish and sustain effective coalition-based programs.
 
Crossing the Line (2011)
Crossing the Line is AAUW's November 2011 research report on sexual harassment in our nation's schools, focused on grades 7-12.
 
Crossing the Line Media Coverage
Media hits and coverage of Crossing the Line — AAUW's November 2011 research report on sexual harassment in our nation's schools, focused on grades 7-12.
 
Drawing the Line (2006)
Nearly two-thirds of college students experience sexual harassment at some point during college, including nearly one-third of first year students, according to this report. This report contributes to our understanding of how college students perceive, experience and respond to sexual harassment and how to create a harassment-free campus.
 
Gaining a Foothold: Women's Transition Through Work and College (1999)
Examines how and why women make changes in their lives through education and analyses women's educational decision making, aspirations, and barriers.
 
Gender Gaps Executive Summary (1998)
Based on the findings of 1,000 research studies, this report reveals where public schools are failing to meet the needs of girls and outlines recommendations to put all children on a path to high academic achievement.
 
Harassment-Free Hallways (2002)
A resource guide for students, parents and educators developed by a task force AAUW convened in response to the findings in Hostile Hallways (2001).
 
Hostile Hallways: Bullying, Teasing, and Sexual Harassment in School (2001)
Four of five students — boys and girls — report that they have experienced some type of sexual harassment in school, despite a greater awareness of school policies dealing with the issue.
 
How Schools Shortchange Girls Executive Summary (1992)
This report offers a startling examination of how girls in grades K-12 receive an inferior education to boys in America's schools. The report includes concrete strategies for change and recommendations for educators and policymakers.
 
Mom's Retirement Security (2006)
Discussion of the poll results of a telephone survey that found that 40 percent of U.S. adults know very little or nothing about their mom's financial situation.
 
Public Perceptions of the Pay Gap Briefing (2005)
Women working full time earn about 75 percent of what men working full time earn. Do Americans know about this disparity? Why do they think there is a pay gap? This report contains the results of a nationally representative poll about common perceptions of the pay gap.
 
Separated by Sex: A Critical Look at Single-Sex Education for Girls (1998)
The foremost educational scholars on single-sex education in grades K-12 compared findings on whether girls learn better apart from boys. The report, including a summary of a forum convened by AAUW, challenges the popular idea that single-sex education is better for girls than coeducation.
 
Shortchanging Girls, Shortchanging America Executive Summary (1991)
A nationwide poll that assesses self-esteem, educational experiences, interest in math and science, and career aspirations of girls and boys ages 9–15.
 
Si, Se Puede! Yes, We Can (2000)
U.S. schools do not meet the educational needs of America's fastest-growing female minority population - Latinas. This report reviews the educational status and progress of Latinas in the United States. Available in English and Spanish.
 
Si, Se Puede! Yes, We Can Español (2000)
Las escuelas de EE.UU. no cumplen con las necesidades educativas de más rápido crecimiento en Estados Unidos minoría femenina - Las mujeres latinas. El presente informe analiza la situación educativa y el progreso de las latinas en los Estados Unidos. Disponible en Inglés y Español.
 
Simple Truth About the Pay Gap (2011)
A commonsense guide that provides answers to some of the most common questions about the pay gap.
 
Tech-Savvy: Educating Girls in the New Computer Age (2000)
Schools need to change the way information technology is used, applied, and taught in the nation's classrooms, according to this report. AAUW's Tech Check is a guide to help schools assess the technology opportunities they offer female students.
 
Tenure Denied: Cases of Sex Discrimination in Academia (2004)
This report examines sex discrimination cases that were supported by the AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund during the past 20 years and concludes with recommendations for female faculty and institutions of higher education.
 
The Third Shift: Women Learning Online (2001)
Through distance education, technology offers new opportunities for many women to achieve educational goals. This report explores why women pursue education; how they balance work, family, and education; and what would make distance learning easier for them, and makes recommendations for improvements.
 
Under the Microscope (2004)
This report examines and analyzes more than 400 gender equity projects specifically aimed at increasing the participation of girls and women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
 
Where the Girls Are (2008)
Research looks at girls' educational achievement during the past 35 years.
 
Why So Few? (2010)
Why So Few? is an in-depth profile of eight key research findings that point to environmental and social barriers that continue to block women's participation and progress in science, technology, engineering, and math.
 
Women at Work (2003)
Combines interview and survey data with U.S. census statistics to explore how women are faring in the workforce and what their prospects are for future job success and security. An accompanying action guide helps AAUW members and others translate the research findings into action.

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Crossing the Line

AAUW's latest research report presents new data on sexual harassment in grades 7-12.

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