How Much Can Child Support Provide? Welfare, Family Income, and Child Support

How Much Can Child Support Provide? Welfare, Family Income, and Child Support

When signing the most current welfare legislation, the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA).

By Kristine Witkowski and Hsaio-Ye Yi|2021-01-31T19:57:43-05:00March 1, 1999|IWPR|Comments Off on How Much Can Child Support Provide? Welfare, Family Income, and Child Support

Demographic and Economic Trends: Implications for Family Life and Public Policy

Among the most important economic and social changes in the United States is the changing role of women.

By Heidi Hartmann|2020-12-28T02:30:06-05:00December 5, 1998|IWPR|Comments Off on Demographic and Economic Trends: Implications for Family Life and Public Policy

Part-Time Opportunities for Professionals and Managers

While it is often assumed that part-time work in professional or managerial jobs would provide parents with increased flexibility to juggle work and family responsibilities while also earning a good income, a recent study by the Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) shows that few professionals and managers are employed part time.

By Shannon Garrett and Anna Rocket|2020-11-23T02:03:58-05:00December 1, 1998|IWPR|Comments Off on Part-Time Opportunities for Professionals and Managers

Part-Time Opportunities for Professionals and Managers

While it is often assumed that part-time work in professional or managerial jobs would provide parents with increased flexibility to juggle work and family responsibilities while also earning a good income, a recent study by the Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) shows that few professionals and managers are employed part-time.

By Shannon Garrett and Anna Rocket|2021-02-16T04:17:26-05:00December 1, 1998|IWPR|Comments Off on Part-Time Opportunities for Professionals and Managers

Status of Women in the States: 1998

This inclusive report can be used to compare women's progress in each state over time. It provides national maps, data, and rankings for all the 50 states and the District of Columbia for each two-year cycle. All key indicators in the core areas of political participation, employment and earnings, social and economic autonomy, and reproductive rights are included.

By IWPR|2020-08-27T02:33:28-05:00October 1, 1998|Report, Status of Women|0 Comments