Data By Topic - Women in the States

The Status of Women in the States provides data on women’s progress in 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the United States overall. The data can be used to raise awareness, improve policies, and promote women’s equality.

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Press Releases

New State Grades on the Economic Status of Women Show Stagnant or Declining Progress in Most States

Gutting #RoevWade will harm women. Limiting women's access to full range of #reproductiverights, including abortion… https://t.co/jYNtEZjQ60
On #RoevWade anniversary, in addition to curtailing women’s freedom, @IWPResearch shows $105 billion dollars = nati… https://t.co/ja921ZivzI
“It is sad to see this crucial bill undone by petty arguments about the filibuster...Full and fair access to the ba… https://t.co/z0JsBcxE9n
#Votingrights are essential for #singlemoms & mothers of color already disenfranchised by the COVID-19 pandemic.
#Votingrights are "critical to ensuring we have leaders that will help us meet this moment when it comes to the con… https://t.co/PXbyj3aT3O

Women in the States

Political Participation

Employment & Earnings

Work & Family

Poverty & Opportunity

Reproductive Rights

Health & Well-Being

Violence & Safety