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The Status of Women in North Carolina: Poverty & Opportunity
The Status of Women in North Carolina: Poverty & Opportunity

The Status of Women in North Carolina: Poverty & Opportunity

In North Carolina and across the United States, women have made significant progress. Despite this, many women remain in poverty with limited access to a quality education, affordable health care services, and other supports that would give them economic security. This report looks at four indicators necessary for women’s economic success: (1) access to health insurance coverage, (2) educational attainment, (3) business ownership, and (4) poverty rates. These indicators are combined to create an index that ranks North Carolina against all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

By Elyse Shaw and Halie Mariano|2022-04-18T07:14:57-05:00March 2, 2022|Publications, Report|0 Comments

New IWPR Report on the Economic Impact of Equal Pay by State Shows Equal Pay Reduces Poverty for Working Women Across the Country in Every State
New IWPR Report on the Economic Impact of Equal Pay by State Shows Equal Pay Reduces Poverty for Working Women Across the Country in Every State

New IWPR Report on the Economic Impact of Equal Pay by State Shows Equal Pay Reduces Poverty for Working Women Across the Country in Every State

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 11, 2021 Contact: Erin Weber [...]

By Erin Weber|2021-05-11T08:01:44-05:00May 11, 2021|Press Releases|0 Comments

Status of Women in the Swing States: Florida
Status of Women in the Swing States: Florida

Status of Women in the Swing States: Florida

There is much at stake for women in Florida in the upcoming election. The outcome will decide whether policies are enacted that support women, their families, and their communities.

By IWPR|2020-09-29T14:55:15-05:00September 29, 2020|In the Lead|0 Comments

Widespread Decline in Household Income During COVID-19 Pandemic Contributes to Food Insufficiency Among Families
Widespread Decline in Household Income During COVID-19 Pandemic Contributes to Food Insufficiency Among Families

Widespread Decline in Household Income During COVID-19 Pandemic Contributes to Food Insufficiency Among Families

COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on the economic security and well-being of families. In addition to finding and sustaining employment, many families are struggling with food insufficiency, a direct consequence of lost earnings. Nationally, more than 37 million Americans, including more than 11 million children are food insecure.

By Jeff Hayes, C. Nicole Mason, Heidi Hartmann and Erin Weber|2021-10-28T13:30:25-05:00August 20, 2020|Economic, Security, Mobility, and Equity|0 Comments

A Woman-Centered Economic Agenda: 8 Policies that Boost the Economy and Work for Everyone
A Woman-Centered Economic Agenda: 8 Policies that Boost the Economy and Work for Everyone

A Woman-Centered Economic Agenda: 8 Policies that Boost the Economy and Work for Everyone

This fact sheet outlines eight key policy priorities that are critical for increasing women’s economic opportunities and securing their futures.

By Elyse Shaw and Heidi Hartmann|2021-10-28T13:49:14-05:00June 20, 2019|IWPR, Policy, Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Economy|Comments Off

Basic Economic Security in the United States: How Much Income Do Working Adults Need in Each State?
Basic Economic Security in the United States: How Much Income Do Working Adults Need in Each State?

Basic Economic Security in the United States: How Much Income Do Working Adults Need in Each State?

To experience economic security, working adults must have enough income to meet their basic monthly expenses and save for emergencies and retirement. The Basic Economic Security Tables (BEST) Index provides a measure of how much income working adults of different family types need to be economically secure in each state.

By Jooyeoun Suh, Ph.D., Jennifer Clark and Jeff Hayes|2021-10-28T13:30:28-05:00October 11, 2018|Economic, Security, Mobility, and Equity|Comments Off

The Economic Status of Women in the U.S. What Has Changed in the Last 20 – 40 Years
The Economic Status of Women in the U.S. What Has Changed in the Last 20 – 40 Years

The Economic Status of Women in the U.S. What Has Changed in the Last 20 – 40 Years

Heidi Hartmann, Ph.D. presents to the GAO.

By Heidi Hartmann|2020-08-27T02:00:57-05:00March 29, 2018|Presentation, Status of Women|Comments Off

The Economic Impact of Equal Pay by State
The Economic Impact of Equal Pay by State

The Economic Impact of Equal Pay by State

Persistent earnings inequality for working women translates into lower lifetime pay for women, less income for families, and higher rates of poverty across the United States. In each state in the country, women experience lower earnings and higher poverty rates than men.

By Jessica Milli|2020-09-10T03:32:45-05:00May 11, 2017|Economic, Security, Mobility, and Equity|0 Comments

The Impact of Equal Pay on Poverty and the Economy
The Impact of Equal Pay on Poverty and the Economy

The Impact of Equal Pay on Poverty and the Economy

DOWNLOAD REPORT Women make up almost half of [...]

By Jessica Milli, Yixuan Huang, Heidi Hartmann and Jeff Hayes|2020-09-06T18:03:26-05:00April 5, 2017|Briefing Paper, Economic, Security, Mobility, and Equity|0 Comments

Poverty, Gender, and Public Policies
Poverty, Gender, and Public Policies

Poverty, Gender, and Public Policies

Over the last few decades, women’s increased labor force participation, education, and earnings have helped many women attain economic security. Yet, a substantial number of women in the United States face economic hardship.

By Cynthia Hess, Ph.D. and Stephanie Román|2021-10-28T13:49:48-05:00February 29, 2016|Briefing Paper, Policy, Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Economy|0 Comments

The Status of Women in North Carolina: Poverty & Opportunity

New IWPR Report on the Economic Impact of Equal Pay by State Shows Equal Pay Reduces Poverty for Working Women Across the Country in Every State

Status of Women in the Swing States: Florida

Widespread Decline in Household Income During COVID-19 Pandemic Contributes to Food Insufficiency Among Families

A Woman-Centered Economic Agenda: 8 Policies that Boost the Economy and Work for Everyone

Basic Economic Security in the United States: How Much Income Do Working Adults Need in Each State?

The Economic Status of Women in the U.S. What Has Changed in the Last 20 – 40 Years

The Economic Impact of Equal Pay by State

The Impact of Equal Pay on Poverty and the Economy

Poverty, Gender, and Public Policies

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