American Association of University Women

American Association of University Women (AAUW), American organization founded in 1881 and dedicated to promoting “education and equity for all women and girls.” The AAUW was founded in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1881 by 17 college women. At the time, many barriers hindered women from pursuing higher education and obtaining work in specialized fields. The AAUW had as its objective the betterment of women’s lives and their personal growth, but it also believed that a greater...