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.
Among Black students in higher education, women earn 64.1% of bachelor’s degrees, 71.5% of master’s degrees, more than 65.9% of doctoral, medical, and dental degrees.
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Women remain disproportionally represented in low-wage jobs, while men dominate the highest-paying fields.
Over half a century after pay discrimination became illegal in the United States, a persistent pay gap between men and women continues to hurt our nation’s workers and our national…
Because of old workplace paradigms, becoming a mother can take a toll on a woman’s earnings and jeopardize her family's economic security.
Women tend to borrow more for their education — and struggle more to pay it off — in part because of the gender pay gap.
AAUW is committed to staying connected during these difficult times, so we're providing regular webinar content for our communities. National staff and outside experts bring you engaging programming on the…
While the Court’s decision is a major setback for all Americans, AAUW remains steadfast in our commitment to protecting reproductive rights, a vital component of gender equity.
