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The STEM Gap
When it comes to 'innate' abilities, there's no evidence whatsoever to support the notion that boys are better at math and science. Yet these limiting stereotypes persist.
Paycheck Fairness Now: Write a Letter to the Editor
The Paycheck Fairness Act was recently reintroduced in Congress, and we need to mobilize quickly to ensure its swift passage. Letters to the editor and op-eds in local community papers…
Where We Stand: Title IX
AAUW strongly supports the vigorous enforcement of Title IX and all other civil rights laws pertaining to education.
The Simple Truth About the Gender Pay Gap
Over half a century after pay discrimination became illegal in the United States, a persistent pay gap between men and women continues to hurt our nation’s workers and our national…
Education
As soon as girls start school, they encounter attitudes and expectations about what they 'should' and 'shouldn't' do. This continues throughout their schooling, steering them toward certain career paths and…
The Motherhood Penalty
Because of old workplace paradigms, becoming a mother can take a toll on a woman’s earnings and jeopardize her family's economic security.
AAUW’s Latina Alumnae Spotlight
AAUW is proud to celebrate LatinX and Hispanic Americans and their invaluable contributions, while also raising awareness about the inequities many still face. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month we…
Discounts & Perks
AAUW’s member benefits can enhance your professional and personal life and will save you money along the way.
The STEM Gap: Women and Girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Giving women equal opportunities to pursue — and thrive in — STEM careers helps narrow the gender pay gap, enhances women’s economic security and ensures a diverse and talented STEM…