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.
September Job Losses for Women Shows Unequal Impact of Natural Disasters: Women Lost 41,000 Jobs Since August, Men Gained Just 8,000
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.
Post-hurricane recovery efforts must include women’s voices
By Heidi Hartmann and Geanine Wester The people in cities and [...]
Summer 2017 Quarterly Newsletter
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.
