The Wage Gap and Occupational Segregation
Race and Gender differences are still very significant.
The Gender Wage Gap by Occupation (April 2011)
The gender wage gap and occupational segregation – men primarily working in occupations done by other men, and women primarily working with other women – are persistent features of the US labor market.
More Research Needed to Help Prevent Street Harassment
By Holly Kearl This April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. [...]
The Impact of Rep. Ryan’s Proposed Budget on Women and Families
House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan's budget slashes programs that [...]
Visualizing the Gender Wage Gap
by Jennifer Clark On April 12, we will “celebrate” Equal Pay [...]
Women and Immigration
by Mallory Mpare The U.S. has often been dubbed the [...]
One on One with Sara Manzano-Diaz, Director of the U.S. DOL Women’s Bureau
by Caroline Dobuzinskis IWPR was honored to have [...]
Coming Up Short: Wages, Public Assistance and Economic Security Across America
The US economy has been growing since mid-2009. And yet, unemployment remains high, wages remain stagnant, and the Great Recession continues for millions of American families. Federal public debt is at an all time high, and states with budget shortfalls must balance their budgets.
Dukes v. Wal-Mart and the Importance of Class Action Lawsuits in Addressing Systemic Sex Discrimination in the Workplace
By Jennifer Clark and Ariane Hegewisch The Supreme Court heard [...]
Access to Paid Sick Days in the States, 2010
Analysis from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) finds substantial variation across the country in rates of access to paid sick days for private sector employees.
