U.S. women’s satisfaction with their treatment in society is at a record low, but men aren’t on the same page

A new Gallup poll found that U.S. women remain unsatisfied with their treatment in society, and the disparity is greater among women of color.

Women holding a sign that reads #me too survivor’s march
Participants march against sexual assault and harassment during the #MeToo March 2017 in Los Angeles. At center is Tarana Burke, founder of the #MeToo movement. Damian Dovarganes / Associated Press
Women holding a sign that reads #me too survivor’s march
Participants march against sexual assault and harassment during the #MeToo March 2017 in Los Angeles. At center is Tarana Burke, founder of the #MeToo movement. Damian Dovarganes / Associated Press

U.S. women’s satisfaction with their treatment in society is at a record low, but men aren’t on the same page

A new Gallup poll found that U.S. women remain unsatisfied with their treatment in society, and the disparity is greater among women of color.

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From the workplace to the college campus, women’s satisfaction with their treatment in society is at a record low, with disparities between women and men, and white women and women of color. Reset talks to two local equity leaders and takes calls from listeners.

GUESTS: Grace Pai, executive director at Asian Americans Advancing Justice

Sharmili Majmudar, executive vice president of policy and organizational impact at Women Employed