Patterns in major challenges faced by Utah women persist in new USU survey

By: Alixel Cabrera

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: April 21, 2026

Words: 590

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Some of the reported challenges Utah girls and women face have eased in recent years. However, patterns of sexism, bias, and gendered expectations that lead to economic insecurity and other inequities prevail.

The Utah Women & Leadership Project at Utah State University asked thousands of Utahns in 2025 their thoughts on the greatest challenges faced by women in the state. Almost 30% of them said they lacked recognition for their skills, talents and …

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