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.
By Allison Lewis, IWPR Development Coordinator Tuesday, November 28, is [...]
RESEARCH MAKING THE NEWS What It's Like To Fight For [...]
If trends over the last 30 years continue, Hispanic women will not see equal pay with White men until 2233—216 years from now.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) has provided an opportunity for [...]
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.
The Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) analysis of the October employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) establishment survey finds that in September women lost 41,000 jobs and men gained just 8,000 jobs for a total of 33,000 jobs lost in September.
By Heidi Hartmann and Geanine Wester The people in cities and [...]
In June 2017, IWPR, in collaboration with the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA), released The Status of Black Women in the United States to shine a spotlight on the myriad ways that Black women contribute to their families, communities, and the nation.
In collaboration with the National Domestic Workers Alliance, the Institute for Women’s Policy Research released a new comprehensive report as a part of the longstanding report series, The Status of Women in the States.
