Summarizes research by economists Deborah Figart and June Lapidus showing that both comparable worth and a higher minimum wage would reduce poverty considerably among low-income working women and their families.
Recent research indicates that domestic violence may be a problem for many women in welfare.
Summarizes research by sociologists Sandra Hofferth and Nancy Collins showing that the availability of convenient, affordable, center-based child care significantly increases mother’s tenure on the job.
The Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) has prepared a report on the Status of Women in Texas to inform Texas residents about the progress of women in Texas relative to women in other states, to men, and to national trends.
IWPR has prepared a report on the Status of Women in New York to inform state residents about the progress of women in New York relative to women in other states to men and to national trends.
The Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) has prepared a report on the Status of Women in Maryland to inform Maryland residents about the progress of women in Maryland relative to women in other states, to men, and to national trends.
This Research-In-Brief summarizes an important new book by Barbara R. Bergmann, professor of economics at American University and an affiliated member of the IWPR Information Network. Published by the Russell Sage Foundation in 1996, “Saving Our Children From Poverty: What the United States Can Learn From France” draws important lessons for the United States from the French experience with policies that aid families with children.
The Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) has prepared a report on the Status of Women in Maine to inform Maine residents about the progress of women in Maine relative to women in other states, to men, and to national trends.
Monitoring women's progress in the United States poses a unique challenge, as statistics that describe national trends often overlook differences between states and regions.
The Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) has prepared a report on the Status of Women in New Jersey residents about the progress of women in New Jersey relative to women in other states, to men and to national trends.
