By Elise Solé A cultural awakening has occurred over the past several years that might explain why women are becoming more emboldened about money, according to Chandra Childers, a senior research scientist at the Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR). "Women may be subconsciously responding to [...]

By Alexandra Glorioso The other report, by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, focused on Florida and found that women’s mental health is declining while their suicide rates are going up. The Washington, D.C.-based tax-exempt policy group, which works with American University, is rated as one [...]

By Elizabeth Koh The report, released by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, found the suicide rate among Florida women rose during a 14-year period to a level above the national average, and that experiences of poor mental health have also become more prevalent among women. [...]

By Farran Powell More than a quarter of undergraduates – about 4.8 million students – are raising dependent children, according to the most recent data published by the Institute for Women's Policy Research. >>Read more

By Bryce Covert If Republican Gov. Henry McMaster signs the Pregnancy Accommodations Act into law, South Carolina will become the 24th state to require employers offer reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers. Other Southern or deep red states with such a policy on the books include Alaska, Nebraska, [...]

By Katie Warren Research shows that paid maternity leave is good for individuals, businesses, and the economy. A study by the Institute for Women's Policy Research found that it keeps women in the workforce and lowers their need for public assistance. >>Read more