Policy Recommendations: Retirement Security for Women
Because of a lifelong pay gap, women are more vulnerable than men during their retirement years.
Because of a lifelong pay gap, women are more vulnerable than men during their retirement years.
The way teachers view students of color affects their success in schools. Biases and prejudices lead to the fact that many Black girls encounter negative stereotype threats.
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AAUW’s advocacy has made women’s voices heard from the White House to Congress to the statehouse, and your voice is needed now more than ever.
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