Gender & Work

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short readsJul 1, 2016

Racial, gender wage gaps persist in U.S. despite some progress

Looking at gender, race and ethnicity combined, all groups, with the exception of Asian men, lag behind white men in terms of median hourly earnings.
short readsNov 5, 2015

Who does more at home when both parents work? Depends on which one you ask

Working moms and dads don’t necessarily see eye to eye when it comes to how certain tasks are divided at home.
short readsOct 1, 2015

Women more than men adjust their careers for family life

Women most often are the ones who adjust their schedules and make compromises when the needs of children and other family members collide with work, data show.
short readsSep 1, 2015

Businesses owned by women, minorities lag in revenue share

The number of businesses owned by women and minorities has grown considerably in recent years, particularly in certain industries, but based on revenue they remain on average considerably smaller than white- or male-owned firms.
short readsMar 10, 2015

Despite progress, women still bear heavier load than men in balancing work and family

Our research suggests the issue continues to resonate with many working moms.
reportJan 14, 2015

Women and Leadership

Most Americans say women are every bit as capable of being good leaders as men, whether in political offices or in corporate boardrooms. So why, then, are they underrepresented in top jobs?
reportDec 22, 2014

Higher Education, Gender & Work

Survey Details: Conducted October 2013 | File Release Date: 12/22/14
short readsAug 7, 2014

Perceptions about women bosses improve, but gap remains

Women still lag when it comes to holding top managerial positions. And among those with a preference, both men and women say they prefer a male boss and co-workers.
short readsMay 16, 2014

As Jill Abramson exits the NY Times, a look at how women are faring in newsrooms

In the past 15 years, the percentage of women who work in newspaper newsrooms has barely budged. Women made up 36% of all newspaper staff in 2012, a slight decline from 37% in 1998.
reportJan 9, 2014

Why it’s Great to Be the Boss

America’s bosses are more satisfied with their family life, jobs and overall financial situation than are non-managerial employees. Bosses are also significantly more likely than workers to think of their job as a career rather than just a job to get them by.

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As Jill Abramson exits the NY Times, a look at how women are faring in newsrooms

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