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Shining a Light on the Wage Gap
Fifty years after the Equal Pay Act, employment discrimination persists but is harder to see. By Dr. Heidi Hartmann When the Equal Pay Act (EPA) was passed 50 years ago, discrimination was, in many ways, openly accepted in the workplace … Continue reading
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Tagged economy, Equal Pay, Equal Pay Act, gender wage gap, Jobs, Wage Gap, Women
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One on One with Rosa DeLauro, Congresswoman and Champion for Women and Families
By Caroline Dobuzinskis Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro is known in Washington, D.C., is a champion for women. Her dedication and continued work to improve policies for women and their families demonstrate why more women should run for office. Rep. DeLauro represents … Continue reading
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Tagged 25th anniversary, Congress, economics, equality, Policy, Rosa DeLauro, Women
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One on One with Cindy Estrada, Union Leader
By Caroline Dobuzinskis Throughout this month, IWPR will be interviewing speakers appearing at our 25th anniversary celebration on May 22. Our esteemed speakers will share with us their own stories of accomplishment and perseverance, their perspectives on women’s advances, and their hopes for … Continue reading
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Tagged Cindy Estrada, leadership, mentoring, mentors, One on one, profile, union, women leaders
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Perspectives on Women’s Progress in the Workforce—Voices of Women Leaders
by Caroline Hopper As I near my college graduation, the prospect of entering the workforce at the tail end of a historic recession is intimidating. While it should no longer be the case, it is even more intimidating to enter … Continue reading
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One on One with Professor and Expert on Women in Politics, Dr. Michele L. Swers
By Caroline Dobuzinskis Throughout this month, IWPR will be interviewing speakers appearing at our 25th anniversary celebration on May 22. Our esteemed speakers will share with us their own stories of accomplishment and perseverance, their perspectives on women’s advances, and … Continue reading
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Tagged 25th anniversary, Congress, elections, policymakers, policymaking, Women, women in politics
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Why Feminism Still Fits With Younger Generations of Women
Recently younger female role models have been publicly rejecting feminism, but does that reflect the larger reality? By Lily Horton, IWPR Communications Intern Women in the workforce, particularly those with children, have been the subjects of a renewed (and rehashed) … Continue reading
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New Speakers Announced for IWPR’s 25th Anniversary Celebration!
On May 22, IWPR will celebrate 25 years of Making Research Count for Women with a half-day symposium followed by a special keynote address by Acting U.S. Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank and evening reception. IWPR is thrilled to unveil new … Continue reading
States Fight Back Against Pregnancy Discrimination
This is a guest blog post that was originally published on the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) website. By Lenora M. Lapidus, Director, ACLU Women’s Rights Project, and Ariela Migdal, Senior Staff Attorney, ACLU Women’s Rights Project When Peggy Young … Continue reading
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Tagged ACLU, Discrimination, employment discrimination, Jobs, parenting, pregnancy, Work
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The Real Value of In-Home Care Work in the United States
By Caroline Dobuzinskis Baby Boomers, estimated at nearly 80 million in the United States, began turning 65 in 2011.By 2020, the population of older adults is expected to grow to 55 million from 40.4 million in 2010. As more women … Continue reading
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Tagged aging, Baby Boomers, care work, economy, employment, fair pay, immigration, labor, reform, United States, Wages, Women, Work, worklife
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In Memoriam: Mariam K. Chamberlain, 1918–2013
Dr. Mariam K. Chamberlain, a founding member of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research and the founding president of the National Council for Research on Women, was the driving force behind the cultivation and sustainability of the women’s studies field … Continue reading
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Tagged academia, Board, economics, Fellowship, Mariam K. Chamberlain, Research, Women, women's research
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