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How Americans view policy proposals on transgender and gender identity...

On a couple of policies related to transgender people, there is some agreement among Americans, but views of other policies are more divided. The post How Americans view policy proposals on transgender...

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More Than Twice as Many Americans Support Than Oppose the #MeToo Movement

Most say that, compared with five years ago, those who commit sexual harassment or assault at work are more likely to be held responsible and those who report it are more likely to be believed. The...

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Black Americans Firmly Support Gender Equality but Are Split on Transgender...

Nearly six-in-ten want organizations working for Black progress to address the distinct challenges facing Black LGBTQ people. Black Americans are more likely to know someone who is transgender or...

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Gender pay gap in U.S. hasn’t changed much in two decades

In 2022, women earned an average of 82% of what men earned, according to a new analysis of median hourly earnings of full- and part-time workers. The post Gender pay gap in U.S. hasn’t changed much in...

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The Enduring Grip of the Gender Pay Gap

The difference between the earnings of men and women has barely closed in the United States in the past two decades. This gap persists even as women today are more likely than men to have graduated...

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Fewer than a third of UN member states have ever had a woman leader

Just 13 UN member countries are currently led by women; in 9 of those 13, the current leader is the country’s first woman head of government. The post Fewer than a third of UN member states have ever...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Workplace diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, or DEI, are increasingly becoming part of national political debates. For a majority of employed U.S. adults (56%), focusing on increasing DEI at work...

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More Americans Disapprove Than Approve of Colleges Considering Race,...

Half of U.S. adults say they disapprove of selective colleges and universities taking prospective students’ racial and ethnic backgrounds into account when making admissions decisions. 33% approve of...

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Most Americans say being a man helps a person get ahead in the U.S.

Six-in-ten U.S. adults say being a man helps a lot or a little when it comes to a person’s ability to get ahead in the U.S., compared with 14% who say it hurts The post Most Americans say being a man...

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Women and Political Leadership Ahead of the 2024 Election

For the most part, Americans don’t think a woman president would do better or worse than a man when it comes to key leadership traits or the handling of various policy areas. At the same time, the...

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The Enduring Grip of the Gender Pay Gap

The difference between the earnings of men and women has barely closed in the United States in the past two decades. This gap persists even as women today are more likely than men to have graduated...

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Fewer than a third of UN member states have ever had a woman leader

Just 13 UN member countries are currently led by women; in 9 of those 13, the current leader is the country’s first woman head of government. The post Fewer than a third of UN member states have ever...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Workplace diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, or DEI, are increasingly becoming part of national political debates. For a majority of employed U.S. adults (56%), focusing on increasing DEI at work...

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More Americans Disapprove Than Approve of Colleges Considering Race,...

Half of U.S. adults say they disapprove of selective colleges and universities taking prospective students’ racial and ethnic backgrounds into account when making admissions decisions. 33% approve of...

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Most Americans say being a man helps a person get ahead in the U.S.

Six-in-ten U.S. adults say being a man helps a lot or a little when it comes to a person’s ability to get ahead in the U.S., compared with 14% who say it hurts The post Most Americans say being a man...

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Women and Political Leadership Ahead of the 2024 Election

For the most part, Americans don’t think a woman president would do better or worse than a man when it comes to key leadership traits or the handling of various policy areas. At the same time, the...

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For Women’s History Month, a look at gender gains – and gaps – in the U.S.

Women made up 47% of the U.S. civilian labor force in 2023, up from 30% in 1950 – but growth has stagnated. The post For Women’s History Month, a look at gender gains – and gaps – in the U.S. appeared...

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A Majority of Latinas Feel Pressure To Support Their Families or To Succeed...

Many juggle cultural expectations and gender roles from both Latin America and the U.S., like doing housework and succeeding at work. The post A Majority of Latinas Feel Pressure To Support Their...

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Half of Latinas Say Hispanic Women’s Situation Has Improved in the Past...

Government data shows gains in education, employment and earnings for Hispanic women, but gaps with other groups remain. The post Half of Latinas Say Hispanic Women’s Situation Has Improved in the Past...

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Cultural Issues and the 2024 Election

Voters who support Biden and Trump have starkly different opinions on many issues, and these two groups are divided internally as well. The post Cultural Issues and the 2024 Election appeared first on...

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