The Gender Gap in Teen Experiences
Teen girls and boys in the U.S. face different pressures and report different experiences at school, though they have many of the same goals in life.
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Teen girls and boys in the U.S. face different pressures and report different experiences at school, though they have many of the same goals in life.
LGBTQ adults overwhelmingly favor policies that protect transgender individuals from discrimination in jobs, housing and public spaces.
Today, 47% of U.S. women ages 25 to 34 have a bachelor’s degree, compared with 37% of men.
Many U.S. teens say women still face discrimination against gaining leadership positions and getting equal pay for equal work.
Government data shows gains in education, employment and earnings for Hispanic women, but gaps with other groups remain.
We asked public K-12 teachers, teens and U.S. adults how they see topics related to race and LGBTQ issues playing out in the classroom.
College enrollment among young Americans has been declining over the past decade, and it’s mostly due to fewer young men pursuing degrees.
Women now make up 35% of workers in the United States’ 10 highest-paying occupations – up from 13% in 1980.
Most Americans who have heard about the law say it’s had a positive impact on gender equality in the United States (63%).
The growing gender gap in higher education – in enrollment and graduation rates – has been a topic of conversation and debate in recent months.
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