In Memoriam: Mariam K. Chamberlain, 1918–2013
By Jennifer Clark Dr. Mariam K. Chamberlain, a founding member [...]
Growing Green Economy Lacks Women, Despite Higher Earnings and Lower Wage Gap
New research by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) provides the first ever state-by-state estimates of women’s share of green jobs in the United States, and finds a smaller wage gap in the green economy overall.
Women and Girls Still Missing from Career and Technical Education in High Paying Fields, Some States Showing Progress
Research released today shows that women and girls are still sorely underrepresented in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs that prepare students for careers in high-paying occupations in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), the skilled trades, and other occupations traditionally done by men.
Paid Sick Days Legislation Advances in Municipalities, But Many Workers Across the U.S. Still Lack Access
By Caroline Dobuzinskis and Jasmin Griffin At the local level, [...]
Leaning In, Lifting Up, and Making Success Achievable for All Women
By Jennifer Clark A little over 25 years ago, Dr. [...]
Why Grandma's Aide Earns So Little
That's right, people can get away with paying grandma's aide [...]
Report Shows Progress in Education and Employment for Women in North Carolina, But Increasing Poverty
The Status of Women in North Carolina, prepared by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR), shows gaps in supports for women and families, alongside progress in many areas.
We've Moved Backward in Closing the Gender Wage Gap
The gender wage gap is a hot topic. So hot [...]
Job Growth Improves for Women and Men
According to the March employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job growth improved substantially in February compared to the previous month, with 236,000 jobs added to nonfarm payrolls.
In February, Job Growth Improves for Women and Men
According to an analysis by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) March employment report, one-third (80,000) of the new jobs added in February went to women while men gained 156,000.
