Many parents remember hearing these words and being delighted to see what their child had done. Many of us have been captured on film as toddlers covered in food or powder with a smiling face. Today young people are capturing their moments of infamy for everyone to see on the web.
Recently in Florida, a group [...]

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In part 1, I discussed the signatures of companies that value diversity and equity. Part 2 identifies personal attributes that drive advancement.
On the Job
Seek a mentor. Men are more likely to develop a relationship with a mentor than women are. One probable, not-so-good reason is that there are currently more men in leadership positions. In [...]

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Women in Virginia earn 67 cents for every $1 men earn, about a dime less than the national average.
Professionals in Maryville (MO) were converged upon by 54 eighth-grade girls during the 16th annual Job Shadow Day sponsored by the Maryville branch of the American Association of University Women.
Weren’t we supposed to be beyond this by now? [...]

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As a college student, I engaged in various forms of campus activism on the issue of sexual assault. Thus I was greatly dismayed to read a recent Los Angeles Times article entitled “What Campus Rape Crisis?” The subtitle, “Promiscuity and hype have created a phony epidemic at colleges,” succinctly states the main point of author [...]

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AAUW in the News
Read about the ten best and worst states for pay equity.
AAUW members learn tips for living a more environmentally-friendly life.
Over four hundred middle school girls recently attended career workshops taught by professional women.
Studies find that “gender bullying” is on the rise among young students.
Other Equity Issues/News
A student activist responds to a Los [...]

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