Where We Stand: Voting Rights
AAUW is committed to open and fair elections, nonpartisan voter education efforts that will promote equitable political participation and representation in appointed and elected office, and the expansion of voting…
AAUW is committed to open and fair elections, nonpartisan voter education efforts that will promote equitable political participation and representation in appointed and elected office, and the expansion of voting…
Known as the “mother of the Hubble,” Dr. Roman was the first chief of astronomy at NASA and the first woman to hold an executive position there. After she died…
Colorism refers to the way some people are treated as a result of their skin color, the effects of which are as pervasive as racism. This divide along skin color…
For many years, education has been seen as the great equalizer. But is it really? Or does it actually further increase the divide in this country?
Marital status also may or may not be a part of a person’s self-identification, or how we see ourselves in terms of our own diversity. However, the value we place…
For some, a person’s occupation is part of their identity, and for others, it may be merely a means to provide for themselves and their families. For some, their occupation…
Diversity of all types helps strengthen an organization. Seeking members who may have different mental and/or physical traits helps identify a new talent pool that can benefit an organization.
Race often shapes experiences in American institutions such as the workplace, where racial discrimination is illegal. This includes being treated differently based on hair texture, skin color and/or facial features.…
AAUW branches should work to become more inclusive concerning religious practices that are different from our own. As with all types of diversity, religious diversity brings different perspectives that strengthen…