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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.
Kamala Harris embodies trends that have been unfolding over recent decades. As a result, many Americans can see themselves in her story.
More Americans also say evangelical Christians, business corporations and the military will lose than gain influence in Washington.
Women make up just over a quarter of all members of the 117th Congress – the highest percentage in U.S. history.
At least 20 nations preceded the U.S. in granting women the right to vote, according to an analysis of measures in 198 countries and territories.
In every U.S. presidential election dating back to 1984, women reported having turned out to vote at slightly higher rates than men.
A century after the 19th Amendment was passed, Americans differ over how well the term “feminism” describes them and how they see the movement.
A hundred years after the 19th Amendment was ratified, about half of Americans say granting women the right to vote has been the most important milestone in advancing the position of women in the country.
In 2018, 59% of U.S. adults said there were too few women in high political offices, including 69% of women and 48% of men who said this.
Overall, about half of U.S. women and 38% of men said in 2018 that they personally hoped a woman would be elected president in their lifetime.
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