Mount Saint Mary's University Releases Findings From 8th Annual Report On The Status Of Women And Girls In California™
Equity differences among groups of women is greater than differences between men and women
Mar 29, 2019, 08:00 ET
LOS ANGELES, March 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for the Advancement of Women at Mount Saint Mary's University released the findings of its 8th annual Report on the Status of Women and Girls in California™. The Report, Intersections: Identity, Access & Equity focuses on how race, age and socio-economic status shape the lives of women in California.
"Every woman has the right to earn equal pay for equal work, the right to feel safe in her home and neighborhood, and the right to have her interests represented by her elected officials locally and nationally," said Ann McElaney-Johnson, President of MSMU. "Our data demonstrates, however, that access to these rights varies among the women of our state."
The release event gathered more than 1,000 leaders from various industries to discuss the report and how to address inequalities in California and the nation as a whole.
First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom spoke with State Senator Holly J. Mitchell about how to make California more gender equitable.
"I believe that you need policy change and cultural change together to really move us forward as a country. Part of cultural change is just education and awareness. Laws by themselves need implementation and a whole awareness campaign behind them to ensure people are taking advantage of the legislation," said Siebel Newsom. "I really feel like California is positioned better than any other state to lead the way and I'm excited about that."
View and download conversation with First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom: https://www.dropbox.com/s/hliwera4rtfv7ea/2019.03.28%2013.05.00%402128kbps.mp4?dl=0
Download still photos from the event: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/id6k74zcbhxuiex/AADzufsg_qhNRzTF-n7ooi2ha?dl=0
About Mount Saint Mary's University
Mount Saint Mary's is the only women's university in Los Angeles and one of the most diverse in the nation. The University is known nationally for its research on gender equity, its innovative health and science programs, and its commitment to community service. As a leading liberal arts institution, Mount Saint Mary's provides year-round, flexible and online programs at the undergraduate and graduate level. Weekend, evening and graduate programs are offered to both women and men. Mount alums are engaged, active, global citizens who use their knowledge and skills to better themselves, their communities and the world. msmu.edu
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