Status of Women in The States
Where a Woman Lives Shouldn’t Matter
State policies and conditions can have a profound impact on women’s well-being and their prospects for a safe, healthy, and prosperous life. That’s why, since 1996, IWPR’s Status of Women in the States project has led the way, tracking state conditions and laws affecting women and demonstrating the impact on women’s lives. The Status of Women in the States project provides comprehensive information on women’s lives in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. It analyzes data and grades the states in six topic areas that profoundly affect women across the country: 1) Political Participation; 2) Employment and Earnings; 3) Poverty and Opportunity; 4) Work and Family; 5) Health and Well-Being; and 6) Reproductive Rights. The project also provides data and policy recommendations that change-agents can use to improve the status of women at the local, state, and national levels.
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Articles and Publications
Status of Girls in Minnesota
The Status of Girls in Minnesota represents a collaborative effort by the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota and the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) to provide detailed information on the status of girls in Minnesota.
Status of Women of Color in Minnesota
The Status of Women of Color in Minnesota provides the first focused look at key data from the United States Census on women of color in the state. It is presented as a stimulus and a tool for leaders and communities.
Status of Women in the States: 2004
Women in the United States have achieved significant advances [...]
The Status of Women in the States: 2002
Women in the United States have achieved great advances [...]
Status of Women in the States: 2000
An inclusive report that 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, health, and reproductive rights are included.
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.
