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Step 1:

1. Explore Data and Policy Initiatives

Visit the following resources to gather data and insights:

• PayScale Gender Pay Gap DataLinks to an external site.
• AAUW Simple Truth ReportLinks to an external site.
• AAUW Policy CenterLinks to an external site.
• AAUW Two-Minute ActivistLinks to an external site.

Step 2:

1. Write a response that addresses the following questions

Explain how one of the policy initiatives you reviewed addresses the gender pay gap. Consider the following questions:

• What change does the policy aim to achieve?
• What are the expected outcomes of the policy?
• Do you believe the policy will be effective? Why or why not?
• Use data to support your claims

For 5 extra credit points: Participate in the AAUW's Two-Minute Activist by contacting your representatives about a policy issue, such as ending the student debt crisisLinks to an external site.. Share which topic you chose and why. Alternatively, if you choose not to contact representatives, explain why the issue is not a social problem using evidence or edit the message before sending to reflect your perspective.