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DEI Toolkit: Income & Socioeconomic Status
The dominant ideology in the U.S. holds that is it is possible to change your socioeconomic status over your lifetime, but research has shown that it is highly unlikely. This…
DEI Toolkit: Immigration Status
Throughout history, individuals who are born outside the U.S. have made tremendous contributions to our society and continue to do so today. More importantly, these individuals can make valuable contributions…
Key Terms & Concepts
When discussing issues of diversity, equity and inclusion, it is important to understand the nuances of the language we use. In this resource, we will go over some key terms…
Legal Case Support Grant
Legal Advocacy Fund Legal Case Support Grants are available to fund cases in state or federal court that address sex discrimination in employment or education and have the potential to…
Where We Stand: Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence in School
AAUW advocates equitable access to education and climates free of harassment, bullying, and sexual assault.
Career & Technical Education
Not everyone goes to college, but men have more viable alternative pathways than women when they don't have a degree.
Where We Stand: Retirement Security
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.
Where We Stand: Paid Leave
AAUW works toward greater availability of and access to a high standard of benefits and policies that promote work-life balance, including paid family and medical leave and paid sick days.
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.