The Status of Women in Colorado, 2002: Highlights
Colorado reflects both the advances and limited progress achieved by women in the United States.
The Status of Women in Alabama
During the twentieth century, women made significant economic, political, and social advances, but they are far from enjoying gender equality.
The Status of Women in Rhode Island
During the twentieth century, women made significant economic, political, and social advances, but they are far from enjoying gender equality.
The Status of Women in West Virginia, 2002: Highlights
West Virginia reflects both the advances and limited progress achieved by women in the United States
The Status of Women in Maryland, 2002: Highlights
Maryland reflects both the advances and limited progress achieved by women in the United States.
The Status of Women in Texas, 2002: Highlights
Texas reflects both the advances and limited progress achieved by women in the United States.
Women’s Status and Social Capital Across the States
In 2000, Robert Putnam’s book Bowling Alone called attention to a compelling problem: a decline in levels of social capital, or community connectedness, across the United States.
Disabilities among Children and Mothers in Low-Income Families
This Research-in-Brief presents selected findings from an IWPR analysis examining disabilities among children and mothers in low-income families.
Life After Welfare Reform: Low-Income Single Parent Families, Pre- and Post-TANF
This Research-in-Brief is based on selected findings from an Institute for Women’s Policy Research study, Life After Welfare Reform: The Characteristics, Work, and Well Being of Low-Income Single Parent Families, Pre- and Post-PRWORA. The findings in this study underscore the need to make improvements to the welfare system to address gender and racial inequities and focus on poverty reduction.
Does Women’s Representation in Elected Office Lead to Women-Friendly Policy?
As of spring 2002, women hold 13 of the 100 seats in the U.S. Senate and 60 of the 435 in the U.S. House.
