Status of Women in Illinois: An Overview
Research by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research; Commissioned and Published by Chicago Foundation for Women.
Memo to John Roberts: The Gender Wage Gap is Real
Equal pay and the wage gap have become central issues in discussions of John Roberts’ nomination to the Supreme Court.
The Health Benefits and Cost Effectiveness of Prevention, Screening, and Treatment for Osteoporosis
Twenty-four million Americans currently suffer from osteoporosis, a reduction in bone mass that increases susceptibility to fractures (Gold et al., 1993)
The Health Benefits and Cost Effectiveness of Prenatal Care
Prenatal care monitors the health of women during pregnancy, when special health problems can arise.
The Ties That Bind: Women’s Public Vision for Politics, Religion, and Civil Society
This report is the first in a series on women’s work as leaders and activists in religious, and particularly interfaith, social justice organizations.
The Ties That Bind: Women’s Public Vision for Politics, Religion, and Civil Society
This Research-in-Brief summarizes the findings of a larger report, [...]
Six Key Facts on Women and Social Security
As research by IWPR and others show, the current social security is a mainstay for women. Women are 57% of all adult beneficiaries, including retirees, the disabled, and the survivors of deceased workers. Twenty-five million adult women receive social security checks every month.
