FactoidMinimal Gains for Women in 118th Congress
Although women make up more than a quarter (28%) of all members of the 118th Congress-–the highest percentage in U.S. history--they only gained one seat each in the House and Senate from the previous Congress.
Women Are Underrepresented as Recipients of Many Prestigious Awards
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Women Win Far Fewer Academic Prizes Than Men
Men win eight prizes for every one received by a woman if the award is named after a man. These awards represent almost two-thirds of all scientific prizes.» Link to the original article