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Feminist Perspectives on TANF Reauthorization: An Introduction to Key Issues for the Future of Welfare Reform

The purpose of this paper is to identify some of the key issues and goals that are emerging in TANF reauthorization discussions and to consider what a feminist agenda for TANF reauthorization might look like.

By Janice Peterson|2021-02-07T18:58:53-05:00January 31, 2002|IWPR|Comments Off on Feminist Perspectives on TANF Reauthorization: An Introduction to Key Issues for the Future of Welfare Reform

The Gender Gap in Pension Coverage: What Does the Future Hold?(Final Report)

This report documents pension coverage among male and female employees and examines voluntary and involuntary reasons why women and men do not participate in pension plans.

By Lois Shaw and Catherine Hill|2020-12-19T15:56:01-05:00December 31, 2001|IWPR|Comments Off on The Gender Gap in Pension Coverage: What Does the Future Hold?(Final Report)

Why Gender Matters in Understanding September 11: Women, militarism, and Violence

This Briefing Paper analyzes women’s roles as victims, supporters, and opponents of violence, terrorism, and militarism.

By Amy Caiazza|2020-11-15T00:27:25-05:00November 10, 2001|IWPR|Comments Off on Why Gender Matters in Understanding September 11: Women, militarism, and Violence

The Widening Gap: A New Book on the Struggle to Balance Work and Caregiving

This Research-in-Brief is based on selected findings from a new book by Jody Heymann, Director of Policy at the Harvard Center for Society and Health. Published by Basic Books in 2000, The Widening Gap: Why America’s Working Families are in Jeopardy and What Can Be Done About It reveals the failure of our nation’s employer-based support system to help families meet their caregiving responsibilities.

By Hedieh Rahmanou|2021-01-05T02:04:11-05:00September 1, 2001|IWPR|Comments Off on The Widening Gap: A New Book on the Struggle to Balance Work and Caregiving

Women’s Community Involvement: The Effects of Money, Safety, Parenthood, and Friends

Decreased civic and political participation is a pressing problem in our country.

By Amy Caiazza|2021-01-23T03:51:59-05:00September 1, 2001|IWPR|Comments Off on Women’s Community Involvement: The Effects of Money, Safety, Parenthood, and Friends

Working First But Working Poor: The Need for Education & Training Following Welfare Reform

This report presents findings of an exploratory study about job training for low-income people, particularly women leaving welfare.

By Stacie Carolyn Golin, Sunhwa Lee, Barbara Gault, Cynthia Negrey and Holly Mead|2020-12-12T21:18:36-05:00August 31, 2001|IWPR|Comments Off on Working First But Working Poor: The Need for Education & Training Following Welfare Reform