In 1993, AAUW gave our highest honor, the Achievement Award, to Wilma Mankiller, who was the first woman chief of the Cherokee Nation and recognized for her contributions toward improving…
Veterans bring another type of diversity to an organization. While they make look like everyone else, they bring unique ideas and perspectives based on their experiences. It is important for…
Marisel Moreno, an AAUW Fellow and associate professor of Latino/a literature at the University of Notre Dame, shares her insights on contemporary Latina/o/x literature and a peek at her forthcoming…
Overall, women working full time in the U.S. make 82% of what men do. And collectively, the pay gap costs working women more than $500 billion a year.
Currently, there is a major shortage of K-12 teachers in the United States. Low pay is one of the major reasons many people are avoiding or leaving teaching.
The AAUW art contest gives members the chance to show off their creative work. Six winning masterpieces are featured on a set of note cards mailed to members each year.
By preschool, most children start identifying gender roles. Teachers and parents consciously or unconsciously convey social cues that influence choices of what children play.
Women are still outnumbered by men in the most prestigious positions, from Capitol Hill to the board room. Barriers and Bias: The Status of Women in Leadership examines the causes…
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.
Teachers and parents often underestimate girls’ math abilities. These lower expectations and biases are estimated to contribute the gender achievement gap in math.
