Women at Work, a report by the American Association of University Women Educational Foundation, combines interview and survey data with recent U.S. census statistics to explore how women are faring in today’s work force and what their prospects are for future job success and security.  Among the findings, it found that women are more educated, more employed, and employed at higher levels today than ever before, but they are still largely pigeonholed in “pink-collar” jobs. The report highlights the need for advanced education for women in computer and information fields and reiterates that without better education in high-tech fields, the technological gender gap will continue to grow.  

The report also documents disparities that exist among women themselves. The women most likely to be employed in fast-growing fields with higher-than-average wages are Asian American (8.9 percent) and white (8.7 percent). Native American women are the least likely (4 percent) followed by African American women (5.7 percent) and Latinas (5.8 percent).

The report concludes with several recommendations. An accompanying action guide, also published by the Educational Foundation, helps AAUW members and others translate the research findings into action.

Executive Summary (PDF)

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