A new national survey by IWPR finds solid pay, health insurance, job security, retirement benefits, and paid leave top the list of considerations for women as they re-enter the workforce.
In 2021, women earned just 83.1 percent of what men earned, based on IWPR’s analysis of median weekly earnings for full-time workers.
On March 4 and 5, 2022, the Institute for Women’s [...]
The Institute for Women’s Policy Research, American University Program on Gender Analysis in [...]
A large proportion of young mothers—especially young Black and single mothers—remain economically insecure despite high levels of employment.
This week, IWPR hosted a webinar focused on the needs [...]
New IWPR survey data show that young women remain remarkably optimistic about achieving the “American dream” in the face of the COVID-19 crisis. To ensure young women stay on track toward achieving their dreams, policies that support them in their academic and professional pursuits should be prioritized.
New IWPR survey data show young women’s experience of economic hardship during the COVID-19 crisis varied across racial/ethnic groups and gender and sexual identities—with some struggling more than others. To achieve an equitable recovery, policies should level the playing field by supporting young women who have been hit hardest.
The COVID-19 pandemic upended life for countless families and brought heightened attention to the plight of working parents.
By John W. Miller Editor's Note: The Moral Economy is a new [...]
