70%
Of women agree that their gender is a source of pride
For some of us, our gender defines our existence, informing our purpose and worldview, acting as an access point or an impediment. For others, gender is a less prominent part of who we are, with other aspects of who we are (e.g. race, nationality, religious beliefs, sexual orientation) coming first.
Of women agree that their gender is a source of pride
Of women knew before age 13 the world treats us differently than men
Of women knew before age 20 the world treats us differently than men
We all know that women get paid less than men—white women are paid $0.77 for every $1 a white man makes, Black women just $0.61, and Latinx women just $0.53. And yet, women are typically tasked with making most of the household decisions when it comes to money.
Women who took our poll reported that they are most worried about saving for emergencies or unexpected expenses, saving for retirement, and paying off credit card bills. Younger women were most stressed about student loans, while older women worried most about retirement and Social Security.
Of women said they’re worried about saving money for emergencies or unexpected expenses
Of women said they’re worried about saving for retirement
Of women said they’re worried about paying off credit card bills
We are working to better understand and increase civic participation through education and research, which means asking women what the future would look like if we are truly equal.
Equal pay at work topped the ideal future scenario for Black and Latinx women. Women of child-raising age were excited about a future with paid family leave and affordable child care, while younger women were more likely to imagine a world in which women can live without fear for their safety.
Are most excited about a future where half of all elected offices are held by women
Of women are most excited about a future where there’s an iron-clad right to contraception and abortion
Of women are most excited about a future where women are seen as authority figures and thought leaders in all aspects of society
Call it activism, volunteerism, or getting involved. But whatever you call it, we were curious what women are doing to roll up their sleeves and create a better world.
Of women said getting money out of politics
Of women said volunteering
Said changing our culture to value women and girls
Of women said they knock doors, attend rallies, and always bring their friends along
Said they’ve stood up for issues or candidates in the past
What's next?
Ready to be a part of it or take the next step? Over the next year, we’ll be harnessing the power of women to build a more equitable world. The first step: run the largest women-to-women voter contact program in 2020. Get started by taking the Majority Rules pledge.