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Women & Retirement

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.

5 Reasons Older Women Face a Pay Gap

Workplace and Economic Equity

Older women face a pay gap in retirement largely because of the inequities they've encountered while working.

Policy Recommendations: Retirement Security for Women

Policy Center

Because of a lifelong pay gap, women are more vulnerable than men during their retirement years.

Where We Stand: Retirement Security

Policy Center

AAUW strongly supports strengthening retirement benefits and programs, including pension improvements and protecting Social Security from privatization.