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The History of Equal Pay Laws
For more than a century, women have been fighting for equal pay. We've made progress, but stronger and more comprehensive laws are needed.
Gender Pay Gap by State
Every U.S. state has a gender pay gap, and some are wider than others. Share this information with state and federal legislators as a call to action for stronger laws.
Fast Facts: Occupational Segregation
Occupations that are dominated by men generally pay better than female-dominated ones, even when they require the same level of skill and/or education.
Broken Ladders: Barriers to Women’s Representation in Nonprofit Leadership (2018)
AAUW is dedicated helping women succeed and gain leadership opportunities in the workforce by changing federal and state laws, encouraging employers to adopt leadership and pay equity practices and training…
Where We Stand: Human Trafficking
AAUW believes that global interdependence requires national and international policies against human trafficking and that promote peace, justice, human rights, sustainable development, and mutual security for all people.