Indiana University Women Rising

IUBWR is joining our partner, the IU Center of Excellence for Women & Technology, in choosing to be silent with all channels of our communications over the next 8 days in recognition of George Floyd's last eight minutes of life. Read the Center’s full statement which includes actionable steps here: http://go.iu.edu/2FPD.

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Did you know? Women have been advocating for equal pay since the 1970s. Learn a bit about the history of the gender pay gap with this infographic from Women on Business!

In honor of Mother's Day this weekend, we wanted to highlight how equal pay affects working moms. Even with the obstacles of unequal pay, working moms inspire us every day by providing for their families through all sorts of work and mothering the next generation. Shout out to working moms!

Moms Equal Pay Day: 'Shocking' statistics explain why working moms are so stressed Women earn 80 cents for every man working. But working moms earn even less at 69 cents. Many moms of color earn less than that.

Missed us? We're finally back and we've moved! IUBWR is now a part of the Center of Excellence for Women & Technology!! We have a lot of new material to share on this account and we cannot wait to show you what we've been up to- make sure to stay tuned for what we have in store in the near future! Also follow for more information concerning opportunities at IU that empower women students, faculty, and staff.

Intersectionality is an overlap of race, class, gender and other social classifications. Schedule an IUB Women Rising presentation to learn how intersectionality can give way to discrimination and what YOU can do to prevent it! 🔗:

IUB Women Rising This is the homepage for IUB Women Rising. The workforce gender equity gap is multifaceted and real. The equity gap adds up to serious opportunity and economic losses over the course of a career lifetime. Workforce gender equity is an important issue.

InHerSight provides valuable workplace information and advice for women. Read up on their article highlighting what is and is not acceptable to be asked during an interview. 🔗:

What to Do If You’re Asked Illegal Questions During an Interview Tips on what to do and say if you're asked illegal questions during a job interview. Questions include those about race, sexuality, motherhood or parenthood, marriage, age, and others.

According to this week's AAUW , the median earnings for men working full-time are $52,146, while women are only paid $41,977.

Continuing the tradition going in December is Denisha Chetty! Denisha is a Legal Assistant at the Maurer Law School Community Legal Clinic (Indiana University - Maurer School of Law). Check out this wonderful Woman of the Month and others! http://ow.ly/10Bw50xqTGN

Want to make your cover letter appealing to a potential employer? Make sure you check out this article about cover letter must-haves! 🔗:

The must-have cover letter checklist Many job seekers struggle with how to write a cover letter, as well as cover letter format, but this skill can be learned and perfected. You don't need to go rifling through cover letter examples in the hopes of finding the secret formula. You simply need to convey what makes you appropriate for the...

According to this week's AAUW , Mississippi and Alabama are the only states without Equal Pay Laws.