Women in Poverty during the Great Recession
Women across the United States continue to feel the effects of the recession that began at the end of 2007.
Women’s Economic Security in the Labor Market and in Retirement
Race and Gender Differences are Still Very Significant. White and Asian American Men Earn the most. Hispanic Women Earn the Least.
Focus on Morocco Topic Brief: Civic and Political Participation
This topic brief presents the main findings from the SWMENA survey in Morocco on civic and political participation. It includes an analysis of civic engagement through membership in different types of organizations and taking part in different activities to express opinions on political and social issues.
More Men to Benefit from Expanded Coverage under Health Care Reform
Men are a substantial majority of non-elderly adults in the United States who lack health insurance.
Focus on Morocco Topic Brief: Health Care Access
Moroccan women were asked whether they had access to a formal health care provider and whether they ever used traditional medicine
Focus on Morocco Topic Brief: Social Attitudes toward Women
Before conducting the SWMENA survey, NGOs in Morocco that work on several aspects of women’s issues completed a short survey to identify their data needs.
The Importance of Social Security Benefits to Women
Social Security provides a critical income source for women. Women receive benefits both as workers and as spouses or survivors of workers.
Costs And Benefits Of In-Home Supportive Services For The Elderly And Persons With Disabilities: A California Case Study
This Briefing Paper summarizes the conclusions of the California Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) report from January 2010, which argued that IHSS is just barely cost effective to the state, and shows that some of the LAO’s assumptions are unrealistic.
