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Lessons from Hurricane Katrina
IWPR's research on gender and disasters offers insights on women and hurricane recovery.
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Single Mothers in College
New research finds the number of single mothers in college doubled over the last decade.
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Explore the Data on Women in Your State
Find comprehensive state-by-state data on women in the United States.
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October 2017
Employment, Education & Economic Change, Unemployment & the Economy
September Job Losses for Women Shows Unequal Impact of Natural Disasters: Women Lost 41,000 Jobs Since August, Men Gained Just 8,000 -
October 2017
Child Care & Early Education, International Women's Status and Rights, Unemployment & the Economy, Workforce Development & Job Training
Tackling Childcare:The Business Case for Employer-Supported Childcare
The Institute for Women’s Policy Research conducts and communicates research to inspire dialog, shape policy, and improve the lives and opportunities of women of diverse backgrounds, circumstances, and experiences.
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October 18th, 2017
MarketWatch
Are you being underpaid? These co-workers are most likely to tell you what they earn