The gender wage gap narrows as women move into high-skill jobs and acquire more education
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March 5, 2020
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As the 2020 census gets underway, most U.S. adults are aware of it and are ready to respond, but many do not know what it asks or how to participate. A majority incorrectly believes a citizenship question is on the questionnaire, and only about one-in-five know they will have the option of answering online, according to a Pew Research Center survey ([link removed]) .
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** Women make gains in the workplace amid a rising demand for skilled workers ([link removed])
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The growing presence of women in higher-skill occupations ([link removed]) has contributed to more rapid wage growth for them in recent decades compared with men, and this helped to narrow the gender wage gap. From 1980 to 2018, the average hourly wage of women increased 45%, compared with an increase of 14% for men.
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February was Black History Month, honoring the achievements of black Americans throughout history and offering a chance to reflect on larger themes of identity and community. Findings from Pew Research Center surveys ([link removed]) conducted in recent years show that most black adults feel that they are part of a broader black community in the United States and see race as important to how they think of themselves.
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