#FactFriday: Two-thirds of women are a primary breadwinner for their family. Yet they still earn significantly less than men—just 83% of what men earn. This #GenderPayGap has hardly budged in over a generation. bit.ly/3BbNrYl
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Congratulations to AAUW alumna Dr. Claudine Gay for being named ’s 30th president. “Dr. Claudine has shown throughout her exceptional career a deep commitment to academic excellence, and consistent leadership in promoting broad access to educational opportunity.”
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Claudine Gay has been elected the 30th president of Harvard University hrvd.me/Gay2022t
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Such wonderful news to see fellowship alumna Dr. Claudine Gay break through the concrete ceiling! Harvard names Claudine Gay 30th president #highereducation
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Companies need to do more to support #WomenInLeadership if they want to retain them and the value they bring. This new piece in offers suggestions.
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Men continue to dominate the top leadership roles and the highest-paying professions. But AAUW is fighting to remove the barriers and #GenderBias that stands in the way of #EqualOpportunity. Learn more: bit.ly/33xtTC9
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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act must pass this year or the health and livelihood of millions of women are on the line as they start and support their families. Urge to #PassPWFA NOW!
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Reporter explores the findings of a recent survey showing that men and women have been asking for raises at the same rate, but men are more likely to get them. cnb.cx/3HBXpso
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Hiring managers are less likely to hire mothers compared to women who don’t have kids, and when employers do hire a mother, they offer her a lower salary than other women. Fathers don't experience similar discrimination. bit.ly/2VT5y6y
#MotherhoodPenalty #GenderEquity
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AAUW alumna presented on a panel during #MetaSafetyWeek where panelists “attempt to establish how to get it right to create a safe and trustworthy ecosystem” since “the evolution of the Metaverse highly influences Digital Culture and creative domains." Take a look!
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You can actually watch the panel and all of Day 2 here: youtube.com/watch?v=3Fl-lO
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Join us in celebrating this day in history: #RespectForMarriageAct is now law, federally protecting same-sex & interracial marriages no matter where couples live.
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BREAKING: @POTUS has signed the Respect for Marriage Act, protecting federal marriage equality nationwide.
Today is a testimony that love will always win!
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While the #GenderPayGap has traditionally been calculated with data from full-time workers, this year it used the earnings ratio of all workers—including seasonal and part-time—to capture a more accurate picture. See our newly updated Simple Truth report: bit.ly/3iZGlT8
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"For decades, the number of women in computer science was growing. But in 1984... the number of women in computer science flattened, and then plunged." Listen to this fascinating report from 's about how many #WomenInSTEM were pushed out.
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As part of our mission to empower women and advance #GenderEquity, AAUW is proud to offer our FREE salary negotiation course, Work Smart Online - available to anyone at any time. Get started now, and #GoGetYourRaise! bit.ly/3UKAgqQ
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In the latest episode of the In Depth Podcast, CEO spoke with about why there are so few women in top leadership positions at universities across the country - and how we can change that. #WomenInLeaderhip #HigherEd LISTEN:
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In this case study, AAUW alumna and her co-writers “explore the tensions of ideal worker norms amidst a growing hostility towards racial/ethnic diversity on campus.”
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Today we join the and people around the world in marking International #HumanRightsDay - the anniversary of the 1948 adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. And recommit ourselves to the fight for “Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All!” bit.ly/33TeJSc
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This new piece in examines research that suggests having more women in #STEM leadership roles will improve a wide variety pressing socioeconomic inequities. #WomenInSTEM #WomenInLeadership
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#FactFriday: Studies show there's a persistent #MotherhoodPenalty in America. On average, a mother is paid 70 cents for every dollar paid to fathers. And the #PayGap widens until a child is 10 years old. bit.ly/2VT5y6y
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In honor of Human Rights Day, we are proud to spotlight AAUW alumna Ana Amezcua Ferrer. Ana is a human-rights lawyer with experience representing victims of human trafficking and femicide. She focuses her studies on humanitarian law and transitional justice.#HumanRightsDay
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Latinas across all industries and sectors experience the gender wage gap, not just those working in lower paid occupations.
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In order to advance #LatinaEqualPay, we must fight for more flexible, safe, and equitable workplaces through policies like the #PaycheckFairnessAct, #PaidLeave, and laws to #ProtectPregnantWorkers like the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
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Latinas earn on average just 54 cents for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men. We need #LatinaEqualPay for #Trabajadoras everywhere. bit.ly/3cxdjRK
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In honor of Human Rights Day we are proud to spotlight AAUW alumna ."She is the author of Women’s Political Representation…which explores how religious and voter behavior affect the representation of women and quality of democracy in Muslim contexts." #HumanRightsDay
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Today, December 8 marks how far into this year Latinas must work to be paid what white, non-Hispanic men made last year. Join the Twitterstorm at 11am PT/2pm ET to raise awareness for #LatinaEqualPay! bit.ly/2OVzfAn
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Reminder: You can #TakeAction on issues ANY TIME with AAUW's two-minute activist toolkit. bit.ly/3kYkfi3
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SAVE THE DATE! AAUW's National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL) is happening May 31 - June 3 on the , College Park Campus. Registration will be open soon with a special early bird rate! Learn more: bit.ly/3fYzZOO.
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Human Rights Day is around the corner and we are so proud of the work AAUW alumna Samone Nigam is doing at . Samone works with BSR member companies across industries in human rights and technology. #HumanRightsDay
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The Equal Rights Amendment would, once and for all, guarantee constitutional equality between men and women. Join us and in urging to schedule a vote on #SJRes1 to remove the time limit on the ERA without further delay! bit.ly/3u28wUZ
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From the worlds of politics, business, entertainment and more - just announced its picks for the "the world's 100 most powerful women." What do you think? Who would you add? bit.ly/3FqW6tZ
#WomenLeaders #WomenInLeadership
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If you didn't get a chance to chip in on #GivingTuesday, don't worry! All donations to AAUW will be MATCHED through the end of the year, so your contribution to #GenderEquity will be DOUBLED! Chip in now: bit.ly/3VkrAbe
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Did you know it's been LESS than 50 years since women in the U.S. could get their own credit card?! This fascinating piece by outlines the history of this important part of women's journey to financial independence. #GenderEquity
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“Sometimes, solutions to environmental problems can have environmentally unfriendly side effects.” Take a look at this piece that features AAUW alumna work!
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We're advancing #GenderEquity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy. Join us at aauw.org! #EqualOpportunityForAll
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This week the Students’ Access to Freedom and Educational Rights (#SAFERAct) was introduced in Congress. AAUW supports the bill, which protects students' right to an education free from discrimination, harassment, and violence.
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Today members of Congress introduced the #SAFERAct, supported by @knowyourIX, @nwlc, and nearly 80 civil rights and survivor advocacy organizations! The bill protects students' right to an education free from discrimination, harassment, and violence. trib.al/Awh1xYUShow this thread
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#FactFriday: Women are more than half of the labor force but only 7% of Fortune 500 CEOs. #GenderBias, open discrimination and hostile work environments continue to shut women out of leadership roles. Learn more: bit.ly/33xtTC9
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We will achieve #EqualOpportunity for all together! Join the fight by becoming an AAUW member: aauw.org/membership/
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