IWPR’s Top 10 Research Findings of 2017
For IWPR, this year emphasized, at a basic level, the [...]
Decline in Retail Jobs Felt Entirely by Women
The Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) analysis of the December employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) establishment survey finds that, over the last year (November 2016 - November 2017), women gained fewer jobs than men: women gained 985,000, while men gained 1,086,000 jobs.
IWPR Research News Roundup – December 2017
RESEARCH MAKING THE NEWS Women are better in tech than [...]
What We’re Reading Today (12/8)
Each morning, IWPR’s @landewatson compiles articles on gender, race, economics, and [...]
The Status of Women in Hawaii
Women in Hawai‘i have a distinct history, culture, and identity that shapes their status in ways that differ from other states. In the United States overall, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White, Hispanic, and Black, accounting for over 90 percent of the population of women of all ages in the country.
#GivingTuesday: Support Trusted Research on Women in 2017
By Allison Lewis, IWPR Development Coordinator Tuesday, November 28, is [...]
IWPR Research News Roundup – October 2017
RESEARCH MAKING THE NEWS What It's Like To Fight For [...]
Women’s Median Earnings as a Percent of Men’s, 1985-2016 (Full-time, Year-Round Workers) with Projections for Pay Equity, by Race/Ethnicity
If trends over the last 30 years continue, Hispanic women will not see equal pay with White men until 2233—216 years from now.
Beyond Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Promoting Safety through Economic Security
Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) has provided an opportunity for [...]
Child Care Assistance for College Students with Children: An Opportunity for Change in Washington State
Publicly funded child care assistance helps many low-income parents afford child care while earning a postsecondary credential that can lead to long-lasting economic security.
