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AAUW Research Reports

In 1885, a group of AAUW members conducted a survey that debunked the popular theory that higher education was bad for women's health. That first study established AAUW's commitment to cutting-edge research relevant to the struggle for gender equity in school and in society.

Today, AAUW conducts groundbreaking research that draws national attention to issues of gender equity in education and the workplace; influences policy-makers as well as educators, parents, and students; and, most importantly, serves as a catalyst for action. Recent reports address topics such as the pay gap between men and women, economic security of older women, sexual harassment on college campuses, and gender equity in science and engineering education.

As part of AAUW's philanthropic mission, reports are made available at the lowest cost possible. Most reports are available in PDF form for free download. Research is published by AAUW unless otherwise indicated. Please contact connect@aauw.org with any questions.

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Cutting Edge Research on Gender Equity

Why So Few? Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (2010)
Provides in-depth research findings that point to environmental and social barriers that continue to block women’s participation and progress in science, technology, engineering, and math.

Gains in Learning, Gaps in Earnings map (2007)

The Gender Pay Gap
While educational gains for women are often credited with helping to shrink the gender gap in earnings, this interactive online report reveals that women typically earn 78 cents for every $1 that their male counterparts earn.

Where the Girls Are: The Facts About Gender Equity in Education (2008)
The report presents a comprehensive look at girls’ educational achievement during the past 35 years, paying special attention to the relationship between girls’ and boys’ progress.

Behind the Pay Gap (2007)
New research released by AAUW shows that just one year out of college, women working full time already earn less than their male colleagues, even when they work in the same field. Ten years after graduation, the pay gap widens.

Drawing the Line: Sexual Harassment on Campus (2006)
Nearly two-thirds of college students experience sexual harassment at some point during college, including nearly one-third of first year students, according to this report. This report contributes to our understanding of how college students perceive, experience and respond to sexual harassment and how to create a harassment-free campus.

Archived AAUW research reports »