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.
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.
Employees who are paid fairly are more loyal and productive. The majority of Americans — 60% according to an AAUW Survey — think the wage gap is due to bias.
The Board of Directors of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) today announced that Gloria L. Blackwell will be AAUW’s new Chief Executive, effective October 18, 2021.
AAUW announces that Gloria L. Blackwell will be the new organization's new CEO, effective October 18.
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The report examines gender, race and ethnicity among ten most highly compensated employees at each of the nation’s 130 major research institutions. The report found only 11 colleges and universities…
A lifelong pay gap culminates in the fact that women have significantly less income than men during their retirement years, a time when they are particularly vulnerable.