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By Julene Reese Although sexist comments and remarks are prevalent and normalized in daily settings and conversations worldwide, a recent study by the Utah State University Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) sought to understand Utah women’s specific experiences. An extensive study was conducted in the spring of 2020, and five research reports will be […]

By Julene Reese A recent study by the Utah State University Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) showed that sexist comments and remarks are prevalent in Utah and normalized in everyday conversation, public communication and social settings. The first of five research reports on the topic focuses on the comprehensive findings from the study. The […]

Sexist comments are prevalent in Utah and normalized in everyday conversations, public communications and social settings, a new study by Utah State University researchers shows.

By Julene Reese Women in Utah have a strong history of political engagement. In fact, Utah women were the first in the United States to vote under an equal suffrage law in 1870. Utah was also the first state to elect a female state senator (elected over her own husband in the same race), and […]

Utah’s Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget released a study Monday analyzing pay disparities among executive branch employees.

One in four women is considering switching to part-time or leaving the workforce altogether due to COVID-19. Data also shows women have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.