Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Research and Policy Brief

Volume

55

Publisher

Utah Women & Leadership Project

Publication Date

5-7-2024

First Page

1

Last Page

6

Abstract

National and statewide studies continue to show that women and girls in Utah are not thriving in critical areas. Year after year, Utah continues to have high levels of domestic violence, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, and gender-based discrimination.1 Utah also is ranked as the worst state for women’s equality and has low levels of women’s leadership representation in nearly all domains, including politics and business. Although the needle has moved slightly in a few areas, the current trajectory will require three to four more decades to make notable progress. With this in mind, the Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) has undertaken A Bolder Way Forward (BWF) with the goal of helping more Utah girls and women thrive.2

While there have been many involved in trying make positive change for Utah women and girls, efforts have been made independently, as “parts.” A Bolder Way Forward applies the philosophy that that “the whole is greater than the sum of the parts” to coordinate and unify advances of the common cause as uniformly as possible.

To support the effort, the goal of this research and policy brief is to educate the public on Utahns’ perceptions of the challenges women and girls face. Being able to identify and understand the current challenges facing women is critical for those who want to engage and work together for the common good.

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