Which Family Policy is Good for Women’s Wages?
The debate over family policy is raging. Paid leave or Pre-K? I think there’s a clear winner. Continue reading Which Family Policy is Good for Women’s Wages?
Tag: Gender Inequality
Addressing the Gender Pay Gap
Would paid leave or preschool for all do a better job of closing the gender wage gap? The answer may surprise you. Continue reading Addressing the Gender Pay Gap
Gender Discrimination and the Pay Gap
One would hope discrimination is a thing of the past. But, it still exists and it seems to target mothers. Continue reading Gender Discrimination and the Pay Gap
The Cost of Caregiving
Women are more likely to serve as caregivers than men…and it costs them. Continue reading The Cost of Caregiving
The Closing Education Gap
Women have probably always been smarter than men. But now they’re more educated too, helping to explain some of the closing wage gap. Continue reading The Closing Education Gap
The Rise of Women in the Labor Force
Women are more likely to work today than in the 1970s. Technology, changing attitudes, and men actually helping around the house all play a role. Continue reading The Rise of Women in the Labor Force
The Fall and the Stall
How middle-income workers have seen their incomes fall, while women have seen their progress stall. Continue reading The Fall and the Stall
Are Married Women Picking up the Slack?
In coal country, married women are filling in the gap left by struggling husbands. Is this happening nationwide? Continue reading Are Married Women Picking up the Slack?