Category Archives: Research

100 Years of Sexism: An AAUW Fellow Reflects on Women’s Treatment in Academia: AAUW

Elizabeth Colson recalls that when she was in school, Radcliffe College students were barred from attending many Harvard classes in order to keep the sexes segregated. Female students at Radcliffe were only allowed to use Harvard’s reference library if they stood. Read more »

Source: 100 Years of Sexism: An AAUW Fellow Reflects on Women’s Treatment in Academia: AAUW

Be the First to Know the Findings of AAUW’s Latest Research Report, Barriers and Bias: The Status of Women in Leadership: AAUW

Why do men still vastly outnumber women in leadership positions? AAUW’s newest research report explores this question, drawing from scholarly research and paying special attention to stereotypes and bias. Read more »

Source: Be the First to Know the Findings of AAUW’s Latest Research Report, Barriers and Bias: The Status of Women in Leadership: AAUW