Policy Recommendations: Retirement Security for Women
Policy Center
Because of a lifelong pay gap, women are more vulnerable than men during their retirement years.
Because of a lifelong pay gap, women are more vulnerable than men during their retirement years.
To achieve economic security for all women, AAUW advocates strengthening retirement benefits and programs, including pension improvements and protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid from privatization.
A lifelong pay gap culminates in the fact that women have significantly less income than men during their retirement years, a time when they are particularly vulnerable.